noun HSK 5
fēn néng
analytical ability · analytical skills · ability to analyze

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

  1. 01
    这份工作需要很强的分析能力
    Zhè fèn gōng zuò yào hěn qiáng de fēn néng .
    This job requires strong analytical ability.
  2. 02
    通过学习数学可以提高学生的分析能力
    Tōng guò xué shù xué gāo xué sheng de fēn néng .
    Students' analytical abilities can be improved through learning mathematics.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 提高分析能力
    gāo fēn néng
    to improve analytical ability
  • 强大的分析能力
    qiáng de fēn néng
    strong analytical ability
  • 培养分析能力
    péi yǎng fēn néng
    to cultivate analytical ability
  • 具备分析能力
    bèi fēn néng
    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.

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