não lực

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Brainpower / Mental Power: The capacity, energy, or strength of the mind for thinking, concentrating, learning, and solving problems. It refers to one's intellectual capability or cognitive resources.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Công việc này đòi hỏi rất nhiều não lực. (This job requires a lot of brainpower.)
    • Anh ấy đã dùng hết não lực để giải bài toán khó đó. (He used all his mental power to solve that difficult problem.)
    • Trò chơi ô chữ là cách rèn luyện não lực tốt. (Crossword puzzles are a good way to train your brainpower.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in contexts discussing intellectual effort, cognitive load, or mental stamina, particularly in academic, professional, or creative pursuits.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trí lực (n): intellectual power, mental faculty. Often used similarly to but can have a slightly broader connotation encompassing wisdom and intellect.
  • Tư duy (n): thinking, thought process.
  • Nhận thức (n): cognition, perception.
Synonyms
  • Mental capacity: The maximum ability of the mind to process information.
  • Cognitive resources: The mental assets available for tasks requiring thought.
  • Intellectual effort: The exertion of the mind.
Related Idioms
  • Vắt óc suy nghĩ / Vắt kiệt não lực: To rack one's brains; to think extremely hard until one's mental resources are exhausted.
    • Phải vắt óc suy nghĩ cả tuần mới tìm ra giải pháp. (I had to rack my brains for a whole week to find a solution.)