动力

動力

dònglì

noun HSK 3 #3,442

Meanings

1 motivation
2 driving force
3 power

Characters

to move; motion

Examples

学习的动力来自兴趣。

Xuéxí de dònglì láizì xìngqù.

The motivation for learning comes from interest.

他是我前进的动力。

Tā shì wǒ qiánjìn de dònglì.

He is my driving force to move forward.

这辆车的动力很强。

Zhè liàng chē de dònglì hěn qiáng.

This car has a lot of power.

Tips

usage

动力 can mean mechanical power (engine power) or abstract motivation (what drives you). Both uses are equally common.

Stroke Order

动 dòng

力 lì