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potential in Chinese

potential in Chinese is 潜力, 位能 — potential means an ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.

potential in Chinese

潜力
adj
Pronounced: qián lì
Existing in possibility, not in actuality.
潜力
noun
Pronounced: qián lì
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
位能
noun
Pronounced: wèi néng
(physics) The gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field.

What does "potential" mean?

  1. noun An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.
    "The coach saw real potential in the young player."
  2. adj Possible, but not yet actual or certain.
    "They discussed several potential locations for the new office."

potential in a sentence

  • The coach saw real potential in the young player.
  • This idea has the potential to change the whole industry.
  • They discussed several potential locations for the new office.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "potential" in Chinese?

"potential" in Chinese is 潜力, 位能. potential means: An ability or quality that hasn't yet been developed or shown.

How do you pronounce 潜力?

"potential" in Chinese is 潜力, pronounced "qián lì".

How do you use "potential" in a sentence?

Example: "The coach saw real potential in the young player." In Chinese, "potential" is 潜力, 位能.

Are there other ways to say "potential" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "potential": 潜力, 位能.

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