Definition
精力 (jīng lì) refers to a person's mental and physical energy or stamina, especially the capacity to work or concentrate. It differs from 活力 (huó lì, vitality/liveliness), which is more about overall zest or vibrancy, and from 劲 (jìn, colloquial strength/energy), which often means the immediate strength for a specific task.
noun
energyvigor (of a person)
Easily confused
- 经历jīng lìsound-alike(verb) to experience; to go through
- 经理jīng lǐsound-alikemanager, director
- 敬礼jìng lǐsound-aliketo salute
Examples
- ，精力。Tā gōngzuò hěn máng, dàn jīng lì hái shì hěn hǎo.He is busy with work, but his energy is still good.
- 精力，。Wǒ zuìjìn jīng lì bú gòu, xūyào duō xiūxi.I haven't had enough energy recently; I need more rest.
- 精力。Zuò yùndòng kěyǐ ràng nǐ gèng yǒu jīng lì.Doing exercise can give you more energy.
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