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    Expressing "powerful" with 有力 (yǒulì)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    有力 + 的 + Noun / 有力 + 地 + Verb

    Explanation

    有力 (yǒulì) means "powerful," "strong," or "forceful" and is used as an adjective to describe something that has significant strength or influence. It often modifies nouns like 竞争者 (competitor) or 支持 (support). It can also function as an adverb meaning "forcefully" when placed before a verb.

    Examples

    • 她是这个职位最有力的竞争者。

      tā shì zhège zhíwèi zuì yǒulì de jìngzhēngzhě.

      She is the strongest contender for this position.

    • 这份报告为我们的观点提供了有力的支持。

      zhè fèn bàogào wèi wǒmen de guāndiǎn tígōng le yǒulì de zhīchí.

      This report provides strong support for our viewpoint.

    • 政府采取了有力的措施来控制疫情。

      zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le yǒulì de cuòshī lái kòngzhì yìqíng.

      The government has taken strong measures to control the epidemic.

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