威力

wēilì

noun HSK 7-9 #7,296

Meanings

1 power
2 might
3 formidable force

Characters

force; strength

Examples

HSK 3

这种武器的威力很大。

Zhèzhǒng wǔqì de wēilì hěn dà.

This type of weapon has great power.

HSK 7-9

台风的威力不可小看。

Táifēng de wēilì bùkě xiǎokàn.

The power of a typhoon should not be underestimated.

Tips

usage

威力 emphasizes destructive or overwhelming power. Common with weapons, natural disasters, and powerful forces. Compare 实力 (actual strength/capability).

Stroke Order

威 wēi

力 lì