HSK · Level 52
105 words
Chinese word
势力
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì lì
Meaning
- nouninfluence
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A concentrated source of force that reaches outward and shapes people or events within a sphere.
Common phrases
势力范围内shì lì fàn wéi nèi
within the sphere of influence
失去势力shī qù shì lì
lose influence
势力渗透shì lì shèn tòu
penetration of influence
Similar words
权力quán lì: The official right to decide matters and command others.
实力shí lì: The real ability and strength that a person or group demonstrates through action.
影响力yíng xiǎng lì: The power to affect how people think, behave, or respond and how events unfold.
Definition in Chinese
指一个人或组织在某个范围内影响、控制他人或事物的力量或地位。zhǐ yí gè rén huò zǔ zhī zài mǒu gè fàn wéi nèi yíng xiǎng kòng zhì tā rén huò shì wù de lì liàng huò dì wèi
Word origin
势力 (shìlì, "influence") combines 势 (shì, "force or momentum") with 力 (lì, "strength"), presenting influence as force gathered within a sphere and able to affect its surroundings.
Usage tips
- In everyday contexts, the noun often points to connections and standing inside an organization, not simply physical strength or a moment of confidence.
Other meanings
- powernoun
Related words
- 势力渗透shì lì shèn tòupenetration of influencenoun
- 势力范围shì lì fàn wéisphere of influencenoun