奋力

fèn lì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to do everything one can
2. to spare no effort
3. to strive

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 怠惰 dài duò 怠惰 dài duò idleness 怠惰 means idle and lazy, the opposite of striving.: idleness

Synonyms

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• 努力 nǔ lì 努力 nǔ lì to make an effort; to try hard; to strive Both mean to exert effort, but 奋力 emphasizes a vigorous, strenuous struggle.: to make an effort; to try hard; to strive
• 拼命 pīn mìng 拼命 pīn mìng to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it 拼命 is more intense, implying risking one's life or going all out.: to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it
• 竭力 jié lì 竭力 jié lì to do one's utmost 竭力 means to exhaust one's strength; more formal and literary.: to do one's utmost

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly collocates with verbs like 拼搏 (struggle), 追赶 (chase), or 反抗 (resist).

Formality

Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe strenuous efforts.

Example Sentences

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大家 奋力 拼搏，终于取得了胜利。

Everyone struggled hard and finally achieved victory.

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Child Words of 奋力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 奋 奋 fèn: to exert oneself (bound form)