力

lì
#106 most
frequent character
ability, capability (influence)
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

力 began as a drawing of a plow. That first sense was 'plow'. From the tool it grew to 'strength', then 'force', and later 'ability'.

Drawn as: plow

力 as a component in other characters

meaning35 characters
动务办功势助劳努勇穷劲励勃劝勤劫
sound6 characters
历勒肋仂艻阞
picture4 characters
加男幼劦
empty1 character
边

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Example Sentences

他有很强的学习能力。
tāyǒu hěn qiáng de xuéxí nénglì 。
He has a strong ability to learn.
这项工作的能力要求很高。
zhèxiàng gōngzuò de nénglì yāoqiú hěngāo 。
The ability requirements for this job are very high.
我们需要更强的团队合作能力。
wǒmen xūyào gēng qiáng de tuánduì hézuò nénglì 。
We need stronger teamwork abilities.

Words with similar meanings

能力nénglì
ability
This is a direct synonym and is often used interchangeably in various contexts.

Words Starting With 力

力气lì qi
strength
力量lì liang
power; force; strength
力争lì zhēng
to work hard for; to do all one can; to contend strongly
力图lì tú
try hard to; strive to
力所能及lì suǒ néng jí
as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability; within one's powers

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