活力 (huó lì) — vitality, energy, vigor

Definition

活力 (huólì) means vitality, energy, or vigor — used for people, cities, or organizations to describe a lively, dynamic quality. It is broader than 精力 (jīnglì), which focuses on a person's energy for tasks, and less biological than 生命力 (shēngmìnglì 'life force') or 生机 (shēngjī 'vitality of nature or a situation').

noun

vitalityenergyvigor

Examples

活力。
Zhège chéngshì chōngmǎn le huó lì.
This city is full of vitality.
，活力。
Tā měitiān yùndòng, suǒyǐ hěn yǒu huó lì.
He exercises every day, so he is full of energy.
活力。
Niánqīngrén yīnggāi bǎochí huó lì.
Young people should maintain their vigor.

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