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Using 大力 (dàlì) to express doing something vigorously
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Subject + 大力 + Verb
Explanation
大力 (dàlì) is an adverb meaning "vigorously," "strongly," or "with great effort." It is placed before a verb to emphasize that an action is carried out with significant force, energy, or commitment. It is common in news and formal writing, especially when describing government initiatives or policies.
Examples
政府大力推动新能源汽车的发展。
Zhèngfǔ dàlì tuīdòng xīn néngyuán qìchē de fāzhǎn.
The government is vigorously promoting the development of new energy vehicles.
我们要大力支持年轻人创业。
Wǒmen yào dàlì zhīchí niánqīngrén chuàngyè.
We should strongly support young people in starting businesses.
他大力拍了一下桌子，把大家都吓了一跳。
Tā dàlì pāi le yīxià zhuōzi, bǎ dàjiā dōu xià le yī tiào.
He slammed the table hard, startling everyone.