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毅力

yì lì
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. perseverance
  2. 2. willpower

Word relationships

Related words

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坚韧
jiān rèn

tough and durable

在困难中坚持

Synonyms

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意志力
yì zhì lì

willpower

精神力量方面

Usage notes

Common mistakes

毅力 (yìlì) refers to long-term perseverance and willpower, not momentary determination. Don't confuse with 决心 (juéxīn), which is about resolve or decision.

Words Containing 毅力

有毅力
yǒu yì lì

persevering

Child Words of 毅力

力
lì

power

毅
yì

firm and resolute