推动力

推動力

tuīdònglì

noun #34,727

Meanings

1 driving force
2 impetus
3 propelling power

Characters

force, strength

Examples

改革是经济发展的推动力。

Gǎigé shì jīngjì fāzhǎn de tuīdònglì.

Reform is the driving force of economic development.

好奇心是科学进步的推动力。

Hàoqí xīn shì kēxué jìnbù de tuīdònglì.

Curiosity is the driving force of scientific progress.

Tips

usage

推动力 = '推动 (to push forward) + 力 (force)'. Compare with 动力 (dònglì, motive power) — 推动力 emphasizes the external push driving something forward, while 动力 emphasizes the inherent energy or motivation.

Stroke Order

推 tuī

动 dòng

力 lì