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有力

yǒulì
adjective HSK 5 #5,198

Meanings

  1. 1 powerful; forceful; vigorous
  2. 2 strong; compelling (argument, evidence)

Characters

有
yǒu
to have
力
lì
strength; power
Have + strength - powerful, forceful.

Examples

HSK 3
这是一个有力的证据。
Zhè shì yīgè yǒulì de zhèngjù.
This is a compelling piece of evidence.
HSK 4
政府采取了有力的措施。
Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le yǒulì de cuòshī.
The government took powerful measures.
HSK 5
他有力地握了握我的手。
Tā yǒulì de wò le wò wǒ de shǒu.
He shook my hand firmly.

Tips

usage
有力 can describe both physical strength and abstract power (strong arguments, effective measures). 无力 is the opposite - powerless, weak.

Stroke Order

有 yǒu
力 lì