Definition
奋力 (fèn lì) is an adverb meaning 'with all one's strength, vigorously', often used for a burst of effort in a specific action (e.g., sprinting, striving). It is less desperate than 拼命 (pīn mìng, 'desperately, like crazy') and more intense than the neutral 全力 (quán lì, 'with full strength'). It is common in formal writing and news.
adverb
with all one's strengthvigorouslystrenuously
Easily confused
- 分离fēn lísound-aliketo separate
Examples
- 奋力。Tā fèn lì chōng xiàng zhōngdiǎn.He rushed to the finish line with all his might.
- 奋力。Duìyuán men fèn lì zhēngqǔ zuìhòu de shènglì.The team members strive with all their might for the final victory.
- ，奋力。Wèile gǎibiàn mìngyùn, tā fèn lì xuéxí.In order to change his fate, he studies with all his effort.
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