潜力
Latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. Often used in discussions about economic growth or student achievement.
Examples
3 of 5老师发现了她的艺术潜力。
The teacher discovered her artistic potential.
该地区具有巨大的旅游开发潜力。
The region has huge potential for tourism development.
我觉得你很有潜力,别放弃。
I think you have a lot of potential, don't give up.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Qián (潜 - hidden/underwater) + Lì (力 - strength). Hidden strength.
Quick Quiz
这个新产品在市场上非常有___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 潜力
Examples
老师发现了她的艺术潜力。
everydayThe teacher discovered her artistic potential.
该地区具有巨大的旅游开发潜力。
formalThe region has huge potential for tourism development.
我觉得你很有潜力,别放弃。
informalI think you have a lot of potential, don't give up.
研究显示,这种新材料具有广泛的应用潜力。
academicResearch shows that this new material has wide application potential.
我们需要评估该市场的增长潜力。
businessWe need to assess the growth potential of this market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
潜力股
a person or thing with great potential (slang from stock market)
开发潜力
to develop potential
富有潜力
to be rich in potential
Often Confused With
Nénglì refers to current ability, while qiánlì refers to hidden ability that could be developed.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with verbs like '发挥' (exert) or '挖掘' (dig/tap).
Common Mistakes
Using '潜力' to describe something that is already fully manifested.
Memory Tip
Qián (潜 - hidden/underwater) + Lì (力 - strength). Hidden strength.
Word Origin
From '潜' (to hide) and '力' (power).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这个新产品在市场上非常有___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 潜力
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