Chinese word

力量

Pronunciation

Pinyinlì liàng

Meaning

  • nounstrength

Example

我没有足够的力量搬这张桌子。wǒ méi yǒu zú gòu de lì liàng bān zhè zhāng zhuō zi

I do not have enough strength to move this table.

Illustration for 力量 (strength)

More examples

这件事需要大家的力量来完成。zhè jiàn shì xū yào dà jiā de lì liàng lái wán chéng

This task requires everyone's strength to complete.

Core concept

A reserve of force or capability that enables a person to carry out an action or task.

Common phrases

  • 用力量yòng lì liàng

    use strength

  • 依靠力量yī kào lì liàng

    rely on strength

Similar words

能力néng lì: The ability to do something well through knowledge or skill.
力气lì qì: Physical force from the muscles, especially for lifting or pushing.
体力tǐ lì: Physical stamina for continuing exercise or work for a long time.
实力shí lì: Strength or ability shown in real situations.

Definition in Chinese

表示个人完成任务或承担工作的能力，也可指完成动作所需的体力。biǎo shì gè rén wán chéng rèn wù huò chéng dān gōng zuò de néng lì yě kě zhǐ wán chéng dòng zuò suǒ xū de tǐ lì

Word origin

力量 (lìliàng, "strength") joins 力 (lì, "force") + 量 (liàng, "amount"), linking physical force with the degree of capability a person has.

Usage tips

  • English often makes a sharper choice between physical strength and ability, while everyday Chinese can use this noun when the context leaves the type of capability understood.

Other meanings

  • abilitynoun
  • skillnoun

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