气力 (qì lì) — physical strength; energy; vigor

Definition

A literary-style word for physical strength or energy, usually tied to the effort of doing something strenuous. More formal and written than 力气 (the everyday equivalent), which you can use interchangeably in speech.

noun

physical strengthenergyvigor

Examples

气力。
Tā huā le hěn duō qì lì cái bǎ zhè kuài dà shí tou bān zǒu.
He spent a lot of energy to move this big rock away.
，气力。
Nián jì dà le, qì lì bù rú cóng qián le.
As I've gotten older, my strength is not what it used to be.
气力。
Tā yòng jìn quán shēn qì lì tuī kāi le nà shàn chén zhòng de mén.
She pushed open that heavy door with all her might.

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