重力
zhònglì
The Chinese word for gravity is 重力 (zhònglì).
重力 is used to refer to gravity, specifically in the context of its relation to weight.
Meaning: synonym of gravitation (cognates) (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 重 (zhòng), meaning heavy or weight and 力 (lì), meaning force.
Which one should you use?
While 重力 refers to the weight-related force of gravity, 引力 (yǐnlì) is often used in physics to describe the specific phenomenon of gravitational attraction. 引力 is derived from 引 (yǐn), meaning to attract or pull and 力 (lì), meaning force.
How do you pronounce it?
zhònglì
Did you know?
- While 重力 is the physical force, the word 重心 (literally 'heavy heart') is used to describe the 'center of gravity'.
- The character 重 is composed of several elements that historically represented a person carrying a heavy load on their back.
- The character 力 (lì), meaning 'force' or 'strength', is an ancient pictograph that originally depicted the appearance of a plow or a muscle.
Examples in context
- 让卫星环绕地球的是重力。It's gravity that makes satellites move around the Earth.This sentence shows how 重力 relates to satellites orbiting the Earth.Tatoeba #1582748 by GlossaMatik, translation #1582751 by CM
- 重力将一切带下地球表面。Gravity brings everything down to Earth.This sentence illustrates how 重力 brings things down to the surface of the Earth.Tatoeba #3338908 by sadhen, translation #681099 by Source_VOA
- 你如果能利用重力，那就这么做吧。If you can use gravity to your advantage, do so.This sentence demonstrates using 重力 to one's advantage.Tatoeba #411248 by GlossaMatik, translation #411245 by FeuDRenais
- 重力 是研究宇宙和行星运动的关键因素Gravity is a key factor in studying the movement of the universe and planets.
- 科学家们一直在研究 重力 的性质Scientists have been researching the nature of gravity.
- 小玩具从桌子上滑下来，是因为 引力 的关系The small toy slid off the table due to the influence of gravity.
- 引力 会使物体朝着地面靠拢Gravity causes objects to move towards the ground.
- 在太空中，没有了 引力 ，物体会漂浮起来In space, without gravity, objects float.
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing a science experiment in a laboratory.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen实验的结果受重力影响吗？Shíyàn de jiéguǒ shòu zhònglì yǐngxiǎng ma?Is the result of the experiment affected by gravity?
- 志强 Zhiqiang是的，重力让球掉下来。Shì de, zhònglì ràng qiú diào xiàlái.Yes, gravity makes the ball fall down.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen那我们在太空中还能做这个实验吗？Nà wǒmen zài tàikōng zhōng hái néng zuò zhège shíyàn ma?Then can we still do this experiment in space?
- 志强 Zhiqiang在太空中，由于没有重力，情况会完全不同。Zài tàikōng zhōng, yóuyú méiyǒu zhònglì, qíngkuàng huì wánquán bùtóng.In space, because there is no gravity, the situation will be completely different.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
