Chinese
dònglì
Meaning: motive power; force; motivation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

動力
動
力
动力
动
力

Example sentences

Love for his family is the motivation for his hard work.
我們需要將壓力轉化為動力。
我们需要将压力转化为动力。
We need to transform pressure into motivation.
資本主義社會中,競爭是推動發展的動力之一。
资本主义社会中,竞争是推动发展的动力之一。
In a capitalist society, competition is one of the drivers of development.
縱觀歷史,科技的進步始終是推動社會發展的重要動力。
纵观历史,科技的进步始终是推动社会发展的重要动力。
Looking at history, technological progress has always been an important driving force for social development.
飛機在失去動力後開始急速下墜。
飞机在失去动力后开始急速下坠。
The plane began to fall rapidly after losing power.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical power that drives a machine or the abstract force that drives a person.

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