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有力

yǒulì
adjective HSK 5 #5,198

Meanings

  1. 1 powerful; forceful; vigorous
  2. 2 strong; compelling (argument, evidence)

Characters

有
yǒu
to have
力
lì
strength; power
Have + strength - powerful, forceful.

Examples

HSK 5
他有力地握了握我的手。
Tā yǒulì de wò le wò wǒ de shǒu.
He shook my hand firmly.
HSK 5
这是一个有力的证据。
Zhè shì yígè yǒulì de zhèngjù.
This is a compelling piece of evidence.
HSK 5
政府采取了有力的措施。
Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le yǒulì de cuòshī.
The government took powerful measures.

Tips

usage
有力 can describe both physical strength and abstract power (strong arguments, effective measures). 无力 is the opposite - powerless, weak.

Stroke Order

有 yǒu
力 lì