法力

fǎlì
noun #16,888

Meanings

  1. 1 magic power
  2. 2 supernatural power
  3. 3 mana

Characters

Literally 'dharma power' - originally Buddhist, now widely used in fantasy and gaming.

Examples

HSK 5
Zhège wūshī yōngyǒu qiángdà de fǎlì.
This wizard possesses powerful magic.
HSK 7-9
Tā de fǎlì yǐjīng hàojìn le.
His mana has been depleted.

Tips

usage
法力 is used in fantasy/gaming contexts (like 'mana') and in Buddhist/Taoist contexts for spiritual power. In games: 法力值 = mana points (MP).

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