Chinese

yònglì
Meaning: to use strength; to exert effort
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

用
力

Example sentences

Everyone must exert strength together to lift it up.
他用力推開了那扇門。
他用力推开了那扇门。
He pushed the door open with force.
他用力把手中的球甩了出去。
He threw the ball in his hand with force.
他用力把溼毛巾擰乾。
他用力把湿毛巾拧干。
He forcefully wrung out the wet towel.
他用力扳開了蓋子。
他用力扳开了盖子。
He forcefully pulled open the lid.
師傅正在廚房裡用力地揉著麵團,準備製作新鮮的麵包。
师傅正在厨房里用力地揉著面团,准备制作新鲜的面包。
The master is kneading the dough in the kitchen, preparing to make fresh bread.
他用力一掙,繩子就斷了。
他用力一挣,绳子就断了。
He struggled hard, and the rope snapped.
他用力折斷了那根木棒。
他用力折断了那根木棒。
He broke that wooden stick with force.

Usage Notes

Used for physical or mental exertion.

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