体力 (tǐ lì) — physical strength
Definition
体力 refers specifically to bodily/physical strength for tasks and endurance. Compared to 力气 (raw physical effort in the moment) and 力量 (broader 'force' or 'strength', also abstract), 体力 emphasizes the body's capacity and stamina.
noun
physical strength
Examples
- 体力。Měi tiān pǎo bù kě yǐ zēng qiáng tǐ lì.Running every day can build physical strength.
- 体力。Bān zhè xiē xiāng zi xū yào hěn qiáng de tǐ lì.Moving these boxes requires strong physical strength.
- 体力。Tā shēng bìng hòu tǐ lì màn màn huī fù le.After being sick, his physical strength slowly recovered.
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