Definition
毅力 (yìlì) emphasizes sustained perseverance and willpower over time to overcome difficulties, like sticking with a long-term goal. It differs from 意志 (yìzhì), which is more about inner resolve or determination in general, and from 耐心 (nàixīn), which is patience or the ability to wait calmly without frustration.
noun
perseverancewillpower
Easily confused
- 屹立yì lìsound-aliketo stand toweringly; to stand firm and upright (of buildings, mountains, or people)
Examples
- ，毅力。Yào xiǎng xué hǎo yì mén yǔyán, xūyào hěn dà de yì lì.To learn a language well, you need great perseverance.
- ，毅力。Jiǎnféi de guòchéng zhōng, yì lì shì zuì zhòngyào de.In the process of losing weight, willpower is the most important thing.
- 毅力，。Méiyǒu yì lì, zài hǎo de jìhuà yě wúfǎ shíxiàn.Without perseverance, even the best plans cannot be realized.
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