Definition
力士 literally means 'strength person' and refers to a person of great physical strength, like a strongman or warrior. In Buddhist contexts it specifically denotes the Vajra (金刚力士), a guardian deity often depicted as a muscular figure at temple gates. The word carries a classical, somewhat literary tone and is less common in everyday speech than 大力士.
n.
strongmanperson of great physical strength(Buddhist) guardian deityVajra warrior
Examples
- 力士，。Gǔdài chuánshuō zhōng yǒu hěn duō lì shì, néng jǔ qǐ qiān jīn zhòng wù.In ancient legends there were many strongmen who could lift a thousand jin of weight.
- 力士。Sìmiào ménkǒu de liǎng zūn lì shì diāoxiàng qìshì xióngwěi.The two Vajra guardian statues at the temple gate are majestic.
- ，力士。Tā jīngguò duō nián xùnliàn, zhōngyú chéngwéi le yī míng zhēnzhèng de lì shì.After years of training, he finally became a true strongman.
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