有力

yǒu lì

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. powerful
2. forceful
3. vigorous

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 柔弱 róu ruò 柔弱 róu ruò weak weak; lacking force: weak

Related words

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• 无效 wú xiào 无效 wú xiào not valid ineffective; lacking force: not valid

Synonyms

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• 强大 qiáng dà 强大 qiáng dà large powerful: large

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)

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Words Containing 有力

• 孔武有力 孔武有力 kǒng wǔ yǒu lì: courageous and strong (idiom)
• 强有力 强有力 qiáng yǒu lì: strong

Child Words of 有力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 有 有 yǒu: to have; there is