Chinese word

得力

Pronunciation

Pinyindé lì

Meaning

  • adjectiveeffective

Example

这个办法很得力，解决了我们的难题。zhè ge bàn fǎ hěn dé lì jiě jué le wǒ men de nán tí

This method is very effective and solved our difficult problem.

Illustration for 得力 (effective)

More examples

在这次项目中，得力的措施帮助我们按时完成任务。zài zhè cì xiàng mù zhōng dé lì de cuò shī bāng zhù wǒ men àn shí wán chéng rèn wù

During this project, effective measures helped us finish the task on time.

Core concept

A method or tool that supplies the practical force needed to get a task done.

Common phrases

  • 得力助手dé lì zhù shǒu

    capable assistant

  • 得力的措施dé lì de cuò shī

    effective measures

  • 得力的支持dé lì de zhī chí

    strong support

Similar words

有效yǒu xiào: Effective in producing the intended result of a method, measure, or action.
有用yǒu yòng: Useful because it helps achieve a purpose or complete a task.

Definition in Chinese

指方法、措施或工具能起到实际作用，帮助完成工作或达到目的。zhǐ fāng fǎ cuò shī huò gōng jù néng qǐ dào shí jì zuò yòng bāng zhù wán chéng gōng zuò huò dá dào mù dì

Word origin

得 (dé, "obtain") + 力 (lì, "strength") form 得力 (délì, "effective"), presenting a method or tool as gaining the force needed to accomplish a task.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it often praises a measure or tool by focusing on the practical help it provides, not on whether the idea sounds attractive.

Other meanings

  • helpfuladjective

Opposites

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