用力

yòng lì

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to exert oneself physically

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 轻松 qīng sōng 轻松 qīng sōng light 轻松 means relaxed or effortless, opposite of exerting force.: light

Related words

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• 努力 nǔ lì 努力 nǔ lì to make an effort; to try hard; to strive 努力 means to work hard, more mental or abstract effort.: to make an effort; to try hard; to strive
• 发力 fā lì 发力 fā lì to exert oneself; to apply force 发力 means to burst strength suddenly, often in sports.: to exert oneself; to apply force

Synonyms

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• 使劲 shǐ jìn 使劲 shǐ jìn to exert all one's strength Both mean to exert physical effort.: to exert all one's strength

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in imperative form: 用力推! (Push hard!).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 用力 (physical exertion) with 用功 (diligent study).

Example Sentences

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她 用力 绞干毛巾。

She wrung out the towel forcefully.

他 用力 扳动开关，机器启动了。

He pulled the switch hard and the machine started.

他 用力 掰开那个苹果。

He forcefully broke the apple apart with his hands.

运动员 用力 投掷标枪。

The athlete hurls the javelin with force.

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Words Containing 用力

• 作用力 作用力 zuò yòng lì: effort
• 弱作用力 弱作用力 ruò zuò yòng lì: the weak force (in particle physics)
• 强作用力 强作用力 qiáng zuò yòng lì: the strong force (in nuclear physics)

Child Words of 用力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 用 用 yòng: to use