魄力 (pò lì) — decisiveness, boldness (the ability to act decisively and take initiative)
Definition
A noun for the drive and boldness to act decisively, used for people (often leaders) who take initiative. Stronger than 勇气, which names courage more generally, and closer to 气魄 in force.
noun
decisivenessboldness (the ability to act decisively and take initiative)
Examples
- 魄力，。Tā zuò shì hěn yǒu pò lì, cóng bú hài pà shī bài.He acts with great decisiveness and never fears failure.
- 魄力。Zhè wèi lǐng dǎo zhě yǐ pò lì chū míng.This leader is known for his boldness.
- 魄力，。Méi yǒu pò lì, nǐ jiù wú fǎ tuī dòng gǎi gé.Without boldness, you cannot push reform forward.
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