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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
体能tǐnéngphysical capabilityHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16326, Very Hard
体能tǐnéngstaminaHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16326, Very Hard
tǐnéng(ti3neng2)ti neng T3
  1. 1physical capability
  2. 2stamina
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March 24, 2026

体能(體能)tǐnéng(ti3neng2)

The term 体能 (tǐ néng) refers to an individual's physical capabilities, particularly in terms of strength, endurance, and overall fitness. It is commonly used in contexts related to sports, physical education, and health assessments to evaluate one's stamina and physical performance.

Strokes17Frequency#16326DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, physical fitness is often emphasized through traditional practices like tai chi and modern sports. The evaluation of 体能 is common in schools, where students participate in fitness tests to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'body' (体, tǐ) that is full of 'energy' (能, néng) like a powerful machine. Visualize a fit athlete sprinting with ease, symbolizing high physical capability. The character 体 looks like a person and the radical 能 suggests energy, making it easier to remember their connection to fitness.

Meanings of 体能

tǐnéng(ti3neng2)
1physical capability
2stamina
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体能Simplified
體能Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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耐力 (nàilì) refers specifically to endurance, while 体能 (tǐnéng) encompasses overall physical capabilities including strength and fitness.

Usage Notes

While the term is often used in formal contexts such as fitness assessments, it can also appear in more casual discussions about health. A common mistake is to confuse 体能 with 体质 (tǐ zhì), which refers more to one's physical constitution or health condition. Pay attention to the tone changes when using these terms.

HSK Study Tips

体能 is not specifically included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to related words like 身体 (shēn tǐ, body) and 健康 (jiàn kāng, health). Students at this level should focus on building vocabulary around physical health and fitness to better understand related concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 体能 with 体质, incorrectly using one when they mean the other. For example, saying '我的体质很好' (My physical capability is good) instead of '我的体能很好' (My stamina is good).

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Component characters

体tǐbody
7 strokes亻
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能néngto be able to
HSK 110 strokes⺼
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How to say physical capability in Chinese

“physical capability” in Chinese is体能tǐnéng

The term 体能 (tǐ néng) refers to an individual's physical capabilities, particularly in terms of strength, endurance, and overall fitness. It is commonly used in contexts related to sports, physical education, and health assessments to evaluate one's stamina and physical performance.

When to use 体能

While the term is often used in formal contexts such as fitness assessments, it can also appear in more casual discussions about health. A common mistake is to confuse 体能 with 体质 (tǐ zhì), which refers more to one's physical constitution or health condition. Pay attention to the tone changes when using these terms.

体能 or something close to it

耐力 (nàilì) refers specifically to endurance, while 体能 (tǐnéng) encompasses overall physical capabilities including strength and fitness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 体能 with 体质, incorrectly using one when they mean the other. For example, saying '我的体质很好' (My physical capability is good) instead of '我的体能很好' (My stamina is good).

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体能 is commonly used in sports, fitness assessments, and discussions about health and exercise.

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