English–Chinese
“soft power” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinruǎn shí lì
Example
一个国家的软实力不能只靠军力。yí gè guó jiā de ruǎn shí lì bù néng zhǐ kào jūn lì
A country's soft power cannot rely solely on military strength.
How to say “soft power” in Chinese
“Soft power” in Chinese is 软实力 (ruǎn shí lì).
Influence that attracts support through culture, values, education, and institutions rather than force.
Example sentences with 软实力
政府应采取措施增强软实力。zhèng fǔ yīng cái qǔ cuò shī zēng qiáng ruǎn shí lì
The government should take steps to strengthen soft power.
Tips for using 软实力
- In everyday discussion, the term can describe a country, company, university, city, or brand, not a person's gentle personality.