Definition
视力 (shìlì) is a concrete noun meaning 'eyesight' — the physical ability of the eyes to see clearly. It contrasts with 视觉 (shìjué), which refers to the broader sense or perception of sight (the visual system), and 眼光 (yǎnguāng), which means 'insight, taste' or 'way of looking at things' (a figurative judgment).
noun
visioneyesight
Easily confused
- 实力shí lìsound-alikeactual strength, capability (of a person, organization, or country)
- 势力shì lìsound-alikepower (especially in a social or political context)
- 失礼shī lǐsound-aliketo act discourteously, to be rude (in a formal or social context)
- 失利shī lìsound-aliketo lose, to suffer defeat
Examples
- 视力。Bǎohù shì lì hěn zhòngyào.Protecting your eyesight is very important.
- 。Cháng shíjiān kàn shǒujī duì shì lì bù hǎo.Looking at your phone for a long time is bad for your eyesight.
- 视力，。Tā de shì lì hěn hǎo, néng kàn dào hěn yuǎn de dōngxi.His eyesight is very good; he can see things far away.
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