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有力

yǒu lì
HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. powerful
  2. 2. forceful
  3. 3. vigorous

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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柔弱
róu ruò

weak

weak; lacking force

Related words

1 item
无效
wú xiào

not valid

ineffective; lacking force

Synonyms

1 item
强大
qiáng dà

large

powerful

Usage notes

Collocations

有力 often modifies abstract nouns like 证据 (evidence) or 措施 (measures); less common with concrete physical strength, where 强壮 is preferred.

Common mistakes

Learners may confuse 有力 (powerful/forceful) with 用力 (to exert force/physically); remember 有力 is an adjective describing impact, not an action.

Example Sentences

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他的声音庄重而 有力 。
His voice was solemn and strong.
她沒他 有力 氣。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 10585395)

Sentence data courtesy of Tatoeba.org. AI-generated examples are marked with this icon.

Words Containing 有力

孔武有力
kǒng wǔ yǒu lì

courageous and strong (idiom)

强有力
qiáng yǒu lì

strong

Child Words of 有力

力
lì

power

有
yǒu

to have; there is