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Using 用力 (yònglì) to express 'strenuously'
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Structure
Subject + 用力 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 用力 (yònglì) means 'with force' or 'strenuously,' describing an action performed with physical effort. It combines 用 (to use) and 力 (strength/force). It is placed before a verb to indicate that the action requires or involves exertion.
Examples
他用力推开了那扇沉重的门。
Tā yònglì tuīkāi le nà shàn chénzhòng de mén.
He pushed open the heavy door with force.
她用力拧瓶盖，终于打开了。
Tā yònglì nǐng pínggài, zhōngyú dǎkāi le.
She twisted the bottle cap hard and finally opened it.
你需要用力蹬才能骑上这个坡。
Nǐ xūyào yònglì dēng cái néng qí shàng zhège pō.
You need to pedal hard to ride up this slope.