HSK · Level 75
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Chinese word
魄力
Pronunciation
Pinyinpò lì
Meaning
- nouncourage
Example
他做事很有魄力。tā zuò shì hěn yǒu pò lì
He handles things with great courage.
More examples
具备魄力的领导更容易赢得下属的尊重。jù bèi pò lì de líng dǎo gèng róng yì yíng dé xià shǔ de zūn zhòng
A leader with courage is more likely to earn the respect of their subordinates.
Core concept
A strong inner drive that carries a person from a high-stakes choice to responsible action.
Common phrases
具备魄力jù bèi pò lì
have courage
展现魄力zhǎn xiàn pò lì
show courage
领导者的魄力líng dáo zhě de pò lì
a leader's courage
Similar words
勇气yǒng qì: The mental strength to face danger or difficulty and still take action.
决心jué xīn: A firm decision to accomplish a goal or complete a planned action.
决断力jué duàn lì: The skill of reaching a decision quickly and putting it into action.
Definition in Chinese
指在关键时刻能果断采取行动并承担后果的胆量和行动力。zhǐ zài guān jiàn shí kè néng guǒ duàn cái qǔ xíng dòng bìng chéng dān hòu guǒ de dǎn liàng hé xíng dòng lì
Word origin
魄 (pò, "spirit") + 力 (lì, "strength") links a person's inner mettle with the strength to act decisively and accept the result.
Usage tips
- English boldness can suggest risk-taking without regard for the outcome, but this Chinese word often praises commitment to handling the result.
Other meanings
- decisivenessnoun
- boldnessnoun
Opposites
- 怯懦qiè nuòcowardicenoun
- 胆小鬼dán xiáo guǐcowardnoun
Related words
- 魄力十足pò lì shí zúfull of courageadjective