Definition
观察力 is the noun for 'power of observation' or 'observational ability' — the capacity to notice and analyze details in your surroundings. It's different from the English gloss 'discernment', which skews more toward judgment and insight; 观察力 emphasizes the process of careful watching and noticing, often used in contexts like science, detective work, or everyday awareness. You can say 观察力强 (strong observation) or 培养观察力 (cultivate one's observation skills).
n.
power of observationobservational ability
Examples
- 观察力，。Tā de guān chá lì hěn qiáng, néng zhùyì dào biérén hūlüè de xìjié.His observational ability is very strong; he can notice details that others overlook.
- 观察力。Zuò kēxué shíyàn xūyào mǐnruì de guān chá lì.Doing scientific experiments requires sharp observational skills.
- 观察力。Huà huà néng tígāo háizi de guān chá lì.Drawing can improve a child's power of observation.
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