功力

gōnglì
noun HSK 7 #23,121

Meanings

  1. 1 skill
  2. 2 power (achieved through practice)
  3. 3 efficacy

Examples

Tā de shūfǎ gōnglì hěn shēn.
His calligraphy skills are very deep.
Liàn wǔshù xūyào duōnián de gōnglì.
Practicing martial arts requires many years of skill.

Tips

usage
功力 refers to skill or power built through long practice, often used for arts, martial arts, or academic disciplines. It implies depth rather than breadth.
memory
(achievement/work) + (power) = power gained through hard work and practice.

Stroke Order

gōng