Definition
内力 refers to internal power or energy cultivated in Chinese martial arts, qigong, and traditional medicine — distinct from external muscular strength. In physics, it also means 'internal force' (e.g., within a structure), but the culturally loaded sense appears frequently in wuxia novels and neigong practice.
n.
inner energyinternal force (in martial arts, qigong, and traditional Chinese medicine)
Examples
- ，内力。Tā liàn le shí nián gōngfu, nèi lì fēicháng shēnhòu.He has practiced kung fu for ten years and has very deep internal force.
- ，内力。Zài Zhōngguó de wǔxiá xiǎoshuō lǐ, nèi lì shì gāoshǒu bìbèi de nénglì.In Chinese wuxia novels, internal force is a necessary ability for masters.
- 内力。Xuéxí nèi lì xūyào nàixīn hé zhèngquè de fāngfǎ.Learning internal energy requires patience and correct methods.
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