判断力

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这件事考验一个人的判断力。▶ —
   This matter tests a person’s judgment.
2. 缺乏判断力容易上当。▶ —
   Lacking judgment, one is easily deceived.

Collocations

Mnemonic

判断 pànduàn "to judge" + 力 lì "power": a Sino-Korean word "judgment, discernment". The ability (力) to judge (判断) right from wrong or a situation. 缺乏判断力 = to lack judgment. The suffix 力 (ability) forms "the power to ..." as in 理解力 (comprehension) and 记忆力 (memory). A noun derived from the verb 判断.

Related

Quick check

1. What does the suffix 力 do?

   • forms "the ability to ..." as in 判断+力
   • marks past tense
   • marks negation
   • marks plural