Definition
魔力 (mólì) refers to supernatural magic power or an enchanting, irresistible quality. It differs from 魔法 (mófǎ, the system or practice of magic) and 魔术 (móshù, stage magic tricks). 魅力 (mèilì) is personal charm or charisma, not supernatural.
noun
magicmagic power
Easily confused
- 魄力pò lìlook-alikedecisiveness, boldness (the ability to act decisively and take initiative)
- 茉莉mò lìsound-alikejasmine
- 魅力mèi lìlook-alikecharm, charisma, glamour
Examples
- 魔力。Zhè kuài shítou jùshuō yǒu shénmì de mó lì.This stone is said to have mysterious magic power.
- 魔力，。Tā de biǎoyǎn chōngmǎn le mó lì, dàjiā dōu kàn dāi le.His performance was full of magic, and everyone was mesmerized.
- 魔力？Nǐ xiāngxìn mó lì zhēn de néng gǎibiàn mìngyùn ma?Do you believe that magic can really change destiny?
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