Definition
全力 (quán lì) means “full strength” or “with all one’s effort”—it emphasizes putting all available energy into an action. Compare with 大力 (dà lì), which means “vigorously” and often describes strong support or promotion (e.g., 大力支持), while 充分 (chōng fèn) means “sufficient, ample” and focuses on having enough resources, not the intensity of effort. The HSK 6+ synonyms 奋力 and 竭力 are more literary and extreme, meaning “strive with all one’s might.”
noun
full strengthall one's effort
adverb
with all one's strengthto the fullest extent
Easily confused
- 权利quán lìsound-alikeright (legal or moral entitlement)
- 权力quán lìsound-alikepower, authority
Examples
- 全力。Wǒmen quán lì zhīchí tā de jìhuà.We fully support his plan.
- 全力。Wǒ huì jìn quán lì lái wánchéng zhège rènwu.I will do my best to complete this task.
- 全力。Tāmen quán lì zhēngqǔ zuìhòu de shènglì.They are striving with all their strength for the final victory.
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