Definition
脚力 literally means 'leg strength' — the physical power in your legs for walking, running, or climbing. It can also refer historically to a porter or messenger who traveled on foot. In modern usage, the first sense (leg strength) is most common; the second sense (porter/messenger) is archaic or literary.
n.
leg strengthstamina for walking or climbing(archaic) portermessenger who travels on foot
Examples
- ，脚力。Tā měitiān pǎobù, jiǎ hěn hǎo.He runs every day, so his leg strength is very good.
- 脚力。Pá zhè zuò shān xūyào hěn hǎo de jiǎ.Climbing this mountain requires very good leg strength.
- 脚力，。Gǔdài jiǎ kào zǒulù sòng xìn, fēicháng xīnkǔ.In ancient times, porters delivered letters on foot — it was very hard work.
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