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力 lì strength; force in Mandarin Chinese
Definition[edit | edit source]
This character is both a radical and a phonetic. It is a picture of a flexed forearm with the muscles tensed, indicating “strength.” Distinguish 力 from 九 jiŭ, simplified 为 wèi, simplified 办 bàn, and simplified 务 wù.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- 尽力 (盡力) jìnlì do one’s best [VO]
- 力量 lìliang strength, force [N]
- 力氣 lìqi strength, effort [N]
- 能力 nénglì ability, capability [N]
Video[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
Book: Intermediate Written Chinese by Cornelius C. Kubler
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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