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“motivation” in Chinese

Chinese

Also动机 (dòng jī)

Pronunciation

Pinyindòng lì

Example

最近我没有动力学习。zuì jìn wǒ méi yǒu dòng lì xué xí

Recently, I haven't had the motivation to study.

Illustration for 动力 (motivation)

How to say “motivation” in Chinese

“Motivation” in Chinese is 动力 (dòng lì).

A force that sets something in motion, either as physical power or as the inner push behind a person's action.

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

Example sentences with 动力

家人的支持给了我学习的动力。jiā rén de zhī chí gěi le wǒ xué xí de dòng lì

My family's support gave me the motivation to study.

Tips for using 动力

  • 没有动力 (méiyǒu dònglì, "lack motivation") often describes a temporary state, and a reason or goal can follow it naturally.

Other Chinese words for “motivation”

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动机

dòng jī

nounmotivation

她缺乏动机去学习。tā quē fá dòng jī qù xué xí

She lacks the motivation to study.

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