威力 (wēi lì) — formidable power; might
Definition
威力 means 'formidable power' — the awe-inspiring force of things like nature, weapons, or laws, not personal strength (use 力量 for that). It emphasizes impact and intimidating effect.
noun
formidable powermight
Examples
- 威力。Zhè zhǒng xīn xíng fā dòng jī de wēi lì hěn qiáng.The might of this new type of engine is very strong.
- 威力，。Miàn duì dà zì rán de wēi lì, rén lèi xiǎn de hěn miǎo xiǎo.Facing the formidable power of nature, humans seem very small.
- 威力。Fǎ lǜ de wēi lì zài yú gōng píng zhí xíng.The power of law lies in fair enforcement.
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