大力

dà lì

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. energetically
2. vigorously

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 轻轻 qīng qīng 轻轻 qīng qīng lightly 表示轻柔地、不用力: lightly

Synonyms

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• 用力 yòng lì 用力 yòng lì to exert oneself physically 表示用很大的力量做某事: to exert oneself physically
• 使劲 shǐ jìn 使劲 shǐ jìn to exert all one's strength 口语中更常用，表示使出力气: to exert all one's strength

Usage notes

Collocations

常与双音节动词连用，如“大力发展”“大力支持”。

Formality

多用于正式或书面场合，口语中多用“使劲”或“用力”。

Example Sentences

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政府 大力 支持教育事业。

The government vigorously supports education.

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Words Containing 大力

• 加大力度 加大力度 jiā dà lì dù: to try harder
• 大力士 大力士 dà lì shì: strong man
• 大力水手 大力水手 dà lì shuǐ shǒu: Popeye (the Sailor)
• 大力神 大力神 dà lì shén: Heracles (Greek mythology)
• 大力神杯 大力神杯 dà lì shén bēi: FIFA World Cup trophy
• 大力钳 大力钳 dà lì qián: locking pliers; mole grips

Child Words of 大力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 大 大 dà: big; large; great
• 大 大 dài: see 大夫[dài fu]