着力

zhuó lì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to put effort into sth
2. to try really hard

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 致力 zhì lì 致力 zhì lì to work for To devote oneself to; often used in formal contexts.: to work for

Synonyms

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• 努力 nǔ lì 努力 nǔ lì to make an effort; to try hard; to strive Used when talking about putting effort into something.: to make an effort; to try hard; to strive

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like '着力解决' (focus on solving) or '着力推进' (push forward with effort).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with '着急' (zháo jí, to worry). The tones and meanings differ.

Example Sentences

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政府 着力 改善交通。

The government puts effort into improving transportation.

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Words Containing 着力

• 黏着力 黏着力 nián zhuó lì: adhesion

Child Words of 着力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 着 着 zhāo: (chess) move
• 着 着 zháo: to touch
• 着 着 zhe: aspect particle indicating action in progress
• 着 着 zhuó: to wear (clothes)