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“influence” in Chinese

Chinese

Also熏陶 (xūn táo) · 影响力 (yǐng xiǎng lì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì lì

Example

他在公司有很大的势力。tā zài gōng sī yǒu hěn dà de shì lì

He has a lot of influence in the company.

Illustration for 势力 (influence)

How to say “influence” in Chinese

“Influence” in Chinese is 势力 (shì lì).

A concentrated source of force that reaches outward and shapes people or events within a sphere.

Full entry for 势力: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 势力

在选举后,他逐渐失去了原有的势力。zài xuán jǔ hòu tā zhú jiàn shī qù le yuán yǒu de shì lì

After the election, he gradually lost his former influence.

Tips for using 势力

  • In everyday contexts, the noun often points to connections and standing inside an organization, not simply physical strength or a moment of confidence.

Other Chinese words for “influence”

好的故事会潜移默化地熏陶孩子。hǎo de gù shì huì qián yí mò huà dì xūn táo hái zi

Good stories subtly influence children.

这档节目提高了她的影响力。zhè dàng jié mù tí gāo le tā de yíng xiǎng lì

This program increased her influence.

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