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TOPIK 5noun

지능

jineung

지능이 · 지능을

intelligence, intellect

Example

돌고래는 지능이 아주 높은 동물로 알려져 있어요.

Dolphins are known to be highly intelligent animals.

Word parts

지 wisdom능 ability

Literally 'ability to know'.

Good to know

AI is 인공 지능; IQ is 지능 지수, though most people just say 아이큐.