Meaning
This compound noun refers to a person's capacity to break down complex information, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions. It combines 分析 (to analyze) with 能力 (ability/capability), creating a term commonly used in educational, professional, and psychological contexts to describe critical thinking skills.
Usage
Frequently used in academic settings, job descriptions, and performance evaluations. Often appears in phrases discussing someone's strengths or areas for development. Can be modified with adjectives like 强 (strong) or 弱 (weak) to indicate proficiency level. Common in formal or professional contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01这份工作需要很强的分析能力。.This job requires strong analytical ability.
- 02通过学习数学可以提高学生的分析能力。.Students' analytical abilities can be improved through learning mathematics.
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Common collocations
- 提高分析能力to improve analytical ability
- 强大的分析能力strong analytical ability
- 培养分析能力to cultivate analytical ability
- 具备分析能力to possess analytical ability
Origin
分析 is a compound meaning 'to analyze' (literally 'divide-split'), borrowed from Classical Chinese. 能力 is a native compound meaning 'ability' (literally 'able-power'). Together they form a modern abstract noun typical of formal Mandarin vocabulary.