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Having average or unremarkable intelligence and talent; lacking exceptional ability.
这个团队的才智平庸，无法完成高难度的项目。
This team's mediocre abilities and intellect cannot complete high-difficulty projects.
他虽然勤奋，但才智平庸，难以在学术上取得突破。
Though diligent, his mediocre intellect makes breakthroughs in academia difficult.
Often used to describe individuals or groups lacking exceptional cognitive or creative abilities.
This phrase is highly critical. In casual settings, use softer alternatives like '能力一般' (average ability) or '表现平平' (mediocre performance).
Use '才智平庸' to describe cognitive or creative limitations, not physical abilities or moral character.
The phrase combines '才智' (cáizhì, meaning 'talent and wisdom') and '平庸' (píngyōng, meaning 'mediocre or commonplace'). '才智' originates from classical Chinese texts, while '平庸' has been used since the Han Dynasty to describe average or unremarkable quality.
Commonly used in formal or academic contexts to describe lack of exceptional ability. Avoid using in casual conversation as it may sound overly critical.