法力 (fǎ lì) — supernatural power (often from Buddhist cultivation or general magic/mystical ability)
Definition
Refers to magical or supernatural power, usually gained through Buddhist cultivation or Daoist/spiritual practice. Distinct from 魔法 (wizardry/sorcery, from Western fantasy) and 功夫 (physical martial skill).
noun
supernatural power (often from Buddhist cultivation or general magic/mystical ability)
Examples
- 法力,。Nà wèi gāo sēng de fǎ lì fēi cháng qiáng dà, néng xiáng yāo chú mó.That eminent monk's supernatural power is extremely strong; he can subdue demons and eradicate evil.
- ,法力。Xiū liàn qiān nián hòu, tā zhōng yú zhǎng wò le qiáng dà de fǎ lì.After a thousand years of cultivation, it finally mastered powerful supernatural power.
- 法力。Yóu xì zhōng fǎ shù de xiāo hào qǔ jué yú fǎ lì shàng xiàn.In games, spell consumption depends on the mana cap.
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