暴力 (bào lì) — violence; (physical) force

Definition

暴力 (bàolì) means violence or brute force — usually physical, and broader than 武力, which specifically means armed/military force.

noun
violence(physical) force

Examples

  • 暴力
    Wǒ men yīng gāi yòng hé píng de fāng shì jiě jué chōng tū, ér bú shì shǐ yòng bào lì.
    We should resolve conflicts peacefully, not use violence.
  • 暴力
    Zhè bù diàn yǐng lǐ yǒu hěn duō bào lì de huà miàn.
    This movie has many violent scenes.
  • 暴力
    Shè huì yīng gāi jìn zhǐ yí qiè xíng shì de bào lì.
    Society should prohibit all forms of violence.

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