Definition
力量 (lì liàng) is a broad noun for 'power, force, strength' covering both physical strength and abstract power (e.g., national power, inner strength). It is more general than 力气 (physical strength of a person), 体力 (physical stamina), 实力 (actual capability of an organization), and 势力 (social/political influence). Use 力量 when the context is not limited to one specific type of strength.
noun
powerforcestrength
Examples
- 力量。Tā yòng hěn dà de lì liàng jǔ qǐ le nà ge xiāngzi.He used a lot of strength to lift that box.
- 力量。Guójiā de lì liàng hěn zhòngyào.The power of the country is very important.
- 力量。Tā nèixīn de lì liàng ràng tā jiānchí xiàqù.Her inner strength made her keep going.
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