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Referring to 'strength' or 'power' with 力 (lì)
Explanation
The noun 力 (lì) means 'strength,' 'power,' or 'force.' It is a fundamental character that appears in many compound words such as 能力 (ability), 努力 (effort), and 力量 (strength). On its own, it conveys the idea of physical or abstract power.
Examples
他力气很大，一个人就搬动了桌子。
Tā lìqi hěn dà, yí ge rén jiù bāndòng le zhuōzi.
He's very strong; he moved the table all by himself.
团结就是力。
Tuánjié jiù shì lì.
Unity is strength.
这件事要靠大家的力来完成。
Zhè jiàn shì yào kào dàjiā de lì lái wánchéng.
This task requires everyone's effort to complete.
他力气很大，一个人就搬动了桌子。
tā lìqi hěn dà, yī gè rén jiù bāndòngle zhuōzi.
He is very strong and moved the table all by himself.
团结就是力。
tuánjié jiùshì lìliàng.
Unity is strength.
这件事要靠大家的力来完成。
zhè jiàn shì yào kào dàjiā de lìliàng lái wánchéng.
This task requires everyone's strength to accomplish.