功力

gōng lì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. merit
2. efficacy
3. competence
4. skill
5. power

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 本领 běn lǐng 本领 běn lǐng 泛指技能、能力，如“有本领”: 泛指技能、能力，如“有本领”
• 技能 jì néng 技能 jì néng technical ability 指掌握和运用专门技术的能力: technical ability

Synonyms

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• 功夫 gōng fu 功夫 gōng fu skill 指本领或造诣，如“他功夫很深”: skill
• 效能 xiào néng 效能 xiào néng efficacy 侧重事物产生的效果，如“药效能很快见效”: efficacy

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配：功力深厚（指功底扎实）、功力大进（指水平大幅提升）。

Formality

多用于书面语或正式场合，口语中较少使用。

Example Sentences

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他的书法 功力 非常深厚。

His calligraphy skill is very profound.

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Child Words of 功力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 功 功 gōng: meritorious deed or service