Definition
力气 (lì qi) refers to physical strength used for lifting, carrying, or exerting force — it's the everyday word for 'muscle power'. 体力 (tǐ lì) is more about physical stamina or endurance, while 力量 (lì liàng) is broader and can mean power or force in both physical and abstract senses.
noun
strengthphysical power
Measure word · 把
Easily confused
- 离奇lí qísound-alikebizarre, strange, odd
Examples
- 力气。Tā huā le hěn duō lì qi cái bān dòng nà ge xiāngzi.He used a lot of strength to move that box.
- ，力气。Tā suīrán shòu, dàn lì qi hěn dà.Although she is thin, she has great strength.
- 力气，。Wǒ shízài méiyǒu lì qi zài zǒu le, xiūxi yíxià ba.I really have no strength to walk anymore; let's rest a bit.
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