Definition
武力 (wǔ lì) refers to military force or armed might as a means of coercion or combat, often in a political or strategic context. It is broader than 武器 (wǔ qì, concrete weapons) and more specific than 暴力 (bào lì, general violence). 武装 (wǔ zhuāng) can mean armed forces or the act of arming, while 武力 emphasizes the use of force itself.
noun
military forcearmed might
Easily confused
- 物理wù lǐsound-alikephysics
- 无力wú lìsound-aliketo be powerless; to lack the strength or ability (to do something)
- 无理wú lǐsound-alikeunreasonable; irrational
- 物力wù lìsound-alikematerial resources, physical resources (as distinct from human and financial resources)
Examples
- ，武力。Liǎng guó yīng tōngguò duìhuà jiějué zhēngduān, ér bú shì shǐyòng wǔ lì.The two countries should resolve disputes through dialogue, not by using military force.
- 武力。wǔ lì wúfǎ cóng gēnběn shàng xiāochú chóuhèn.Military force cannot fundamentally eliminate hatred.
- 武力。Zhège dìqū chángqī shòudào wǔ lì gānyù de yǐngxiǎng.This region has long been affected by military intervention.
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