软实力

軟實力

ruǎnshílì

noun HSK 7-9

Meanings

1 soft power

Characters

power; strength

Examples

文化是一个国家软实力的重要组成部分。

Wénhuà shì yīgè guójiā ruǎnshílì de zhòngyào zǔchéng bùfèn.

Culture is an important component of a country's soft power.

中国正在通过电影和音乐提升软实力。

Zhōngguó zhèngzài tōngguò diànyǐng hé yīnyuè tíshēng ruǎnshílì.

China is enhancing its soft power through film and music.

Tips

usage

软实力 is a calque of the English term 'soft power' coined by Joseph Nye. It contrasts with 硬实力 (yìngshílì, hard power - military and economic strength).

Stroke Order

软 ruǎn

实 shí

力 lì