Definition
魄力 (pò lì) refers to the quality of being decisive and bold in action, especially in leadership or undertaking challenging tasks. It differs from 勇气 (yǒng qì 'courage'), which is about bravery in the face of fear, and from 胆量 (dǎn liàng 'nerve'), which is more about personal daring. 魄力 emphasizes the ability to make firm decisions and take initiative with confidence.
noun
decisivenessboldness (the ability to act decisively and take initiative)
Easily confused
- 魅力mèi lìlook-alikecharm, charisma, glamour
- 破例pò lìsound-aliketo make an exception
Examples
- 魄力，。Tā zuòshì hěn yǒu pò lì, cóng bù hàipà shībài.He acts with great decisiveness and never fears failure.
- 魄力。Zhè wèi lǐngdǎo zhě yǐ pò lì chūmíng.This leader is known for his boldness.
- 魄力，。Méiyǒu pò lì, nǐ jiù wúfǎ tuīdòng gǎigé.Without boldness, you cannot push reform forward.
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