法力

fǎlì

noun #16,888

Meanings

1 magic power
2 supernatural power
3 mana

Characters

method; law; dharma

power; strength

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

Examples

这个巫师拥有强大的法力。

Zhège wūshī yōngyǒu qiángdà de fǎlì.

This wizard possesses powerful magic.

他的法力已经耗尽了。

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).

Stroke Order

法 fǎ

力 lì