力量
liliang
The English word 'strength' is translated into Chinese as 力量 (liliang).
力量 refers to the quality of being strong and can be applied to both concrete physical force and abstract concepts, such as the strength of an argument or the strength of a social movement.
Meaning: quality of being strong (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 力 (lì), meaning 'force' or 'power' and 量 (liàng), meaning 'quantity' or 'amount'.
Which one should you use?
While 力量 can refer to general strength, if you are specifically talking about physical, muscular strength, the term 力气 is more appropriate.
How do you pronounce it?
liliang
Did you know?
- In many Chinese martial arts, the term for strength is often split into 内 meaning 'internal' and 外 meaning 'external' to distinguish between muscular power and breath-controlled energy.
- The character 力 is an ancient pictograph originally depicting a plow, which required significant human strength to push through the soil.
- In modern slang, 力量感 (a sense of strength) is often used in fashion and art to describe a bold, commanding aesthetic rather than physical muscle.
Examples in context
- 示弱是一种力量。The ability to show weakness is a strength.Tatoeba #9959612 by GlossaMatik, translation #6197813 by sundown
- 什麼比力量還重要？What surpasses strength?Tatoeba #13180256 by LeviHighway, translation #12677401 by anzart
- 单凭力量不能保证取胜。Relying on strength alone cannot guarantee victory.Tatoeba #409208 by GlossaMatik, translation #409207 by FeuDRenais
- 他展现出了惊人的力量。He displayed incredible strength.
- 她拥有强大的意志力。She possesses great strength of will.
- 他的自控力真厉害！His self-discipline is really impressive!
- 他的话语带有一股霸气。His words carry a sense of authority.
- 他的身体非常健壮。His body is very strong and healthy.
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Example conversation
Yuting and Junjie are at the gym together.
- 雨婷 Yuting俊杰，你现在力量变得强多了。Jùnjié, nǐ xiànzài lìliàng biàndé qiáng duō le.Junjie, your strength has increased a lot now.
- 俊杰 Junjie谢谢，因为我每天都坚持训练。Xièxie, yīnwèi wǒ měitiān dōu jiānchí xùnliàn.Thanks, because I stick to training every day.
- 雨婷 Yuting我也想增加自己的力量。Wǒ yě xiǎng zēngjiā zìjǐ de lìliàng.I want to increase my strength too.
- 俊杰 Junjie没问题，我可以帮你练习。Méi wèntí, wǒ kěyǐ bāng nǐ liànxí.No problem, I can help you practice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
