néng lì

ability

In Chinese, '能力' is used to describe one's power or capacity to do something. It mirrors the English usage of 'ability', employed to speak about a person's skill or proficiency in a certain area. Examples of its use include '她的跑步能力很强' (Her running ability is very strong) or '他的管理能力得到了公认' (His management ability has been recognized).