人工智能
réngōng zhìnéng
The English phrase "artificial intelligence" is translated into Chinese as 人工智能 (réngōng zhìnéng). If unsure, use 人工智能. Wiktionary also lists 人工智慧 (réngōng zhìhuì).
Meaning: branch of computer science (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 人工智能 | réngōng zhìnéng |
| 人工智慧 | réngōng zhìhuì |
The term refers to the branch of computer science. In both professional and casual Chinese contexts, the English acronym AI is frequently used instead of the full Chinese term. Additionally, AI serves as a popular informal abbreviation for the full phrase in Chinese.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 人工智能 is composed of 人工 (man-made/artificial) and 智能 (intelligence). The alternative term 人工智慧 is composed of 人工 (man-made/artificial) and 智慧 (wisdom/intelligence).
Which one should you use?
人工智能 is the standard term used in Mainland China, while 人工智慧 is the standard term used in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Is it said differently in some regions?
人工智能 is the standard form in Mainland China, whereas 人工智慧 is the standard form in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
How do you pronounce it?
réngōng zhìnéng
Did you know?
- In modern Chinese internet slang, the term 人工智能 is sometimes jokingly replaced with 人工智障 ('artificial intellectual disability') to describe a frustratingly stupid chatbot.
- The word for 'artificial' in the phrase, 人工, literally translates to 'human work' or 'labor'. This connects the concept of 'artificial' directly to the idea of human effort and industrial work.
- In the term 人工智能, the word 智能 is a relatively modern creation that blends 'intelligence' with 'capability', whereas the older word 智慧 refers to a more spiritual or philosophical wisdom.
Examples in context
- AI是人工智能的略称。AI means Artificial Intelligence.This sentence is useful for explaining that AI is an abbreviation for 人工智能.Tatoeba #4104741 by maple, translation #427666 by witbrock
- AI 代表人工智能。AI stands for artificial intelligence.This sentence is useful for showing that AI represents 人工智能.Tatoeba #916623 by Martha, translation #72264 by CK
- 人工智能正在改变世界。Artificial intelligence is changing the world.
- 我正在学习人工智能。I am studying artificial intelligence.
- 你听说过AI吗？Have you heard of AI?
- 机器智能越来越普及。Machine intelligence is becoming more and more widespread.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new technology news report.
- 俊杰 Junjie你听说关于人工智能的新闻了吗？Nǐ tīngshuō guānyú réngōng zhìnéng de xīnwén le ma?Have you heard the news about artificial intelligence?
- 佳怡 Jiayi还没，最近有什么新技术吗？Hái méi, zuìjìn yǒu shé me xīn jìshù ma?Not yet, is there any new technology lately?
- 俊杰 Junjie佳怡，那个系统非常聪明。Jiāyí, nàge xìtǒng fēicháng cōngmíng.Jiayi, that system is very smart.
- 佳怡 Jiayi听起来很厉害！Tīng qǐlái hěn lìhai!That sounds impressive!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “artificial intelligence” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
