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    Referring to physical strength with 力气 (lìqi)

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    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    The noun 力气 (lìqi) refers to physical strength or muscular effort. It is used when talking about the energy or force someone exerts to perform a task. Common collocations include 有力气 (to have strength), 没力气 (to lack strength), and 用力气 (to use strength).

    Examples

    • 搬了一天的家，我已经没有力气了。

      Bānle yī tiān de jiā, wǒ yǐjīng méiyǒu lìqi le.

      After moving all day, I have no energy left.

    • 他力气很大，一个人就能搬动那张桌子。

      Tā lìqi hěn dà, yī gè rén jiù néng bāndòng nà zhāng zhuōzi.

      He's very strong — he can move that table all by himself.

    • 你得吃饱饭才有力气干活啊。

      Nǐ děi chī bǎo fàn cái yǒu lìqi gànhuó a.

      You need to eat your fill before you'll have the energy to work.

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