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    Expressing "strenuously" or "with all might" with 奋力 (fènlì)

    Degree & Intensity
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 奋力 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 奋力 (fènlì) means "strenuously" or "with all one's might," describing an action performed with great effort and determination. It is placed before the verb to emphasize the intensity of the effort, often in dramatic or urgent situations. For example, 奋力施救 means "to rescue with all one's might."

    Examples

    • 消防员奋力冲进火场救出了孩子。

      Xiāofángyuán fènlì chōng jìn huǒchǎng jiùchū le háizi.

      The firefighter rushed into the fire with all his might and rescued the child.

    • 他奋力游向岸边,终于脱离了危险。

      Tā fènlì yóu xiàng àn biān, zhōngyú tuōlí le wēixiǎn.

      He swam toward the shore with all his strength and finally escaped danger.

    • 队员们奋力拼搏,最终赢得了比赛。

      Duìyuánmen fènlì pīnbó, zuìzhōng yíngdé le bǐsài.

      The team members fought with all their might and ultimately won the match.

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