魄 pò vigor
vigor; soul; body
How to remember 魄: 白 white + 鬼 ghost = vigor. Dressed as a white ghost for the fun run, grandpa overtakes everyone and shows he still has vigor.
Component breakdown
魄 = 白 white + 鬼 ghost
- 白 white
- 鬼 ghost
Dressed as a white ghost for the fun run, grandpa overtakes everyone and shows he still has vigor.
How it is used
- Pairs with 魂 in the soul, but on its own means force of character/drive - 气魄 (qìpò) boldness of vision, 魄力 (pòlì) decisiveness, nerve to act - 有魄力的领导 (yǒu pòlì de lǐngdǎo) a bold, decisive leader.
- Also physical: 体魄 (tǐpò) physique, 强健的体魄 (qiángjiàn de tǐpò) a robust build. And in 惊心动魄 (jīngxīn-dòngpò) soul-stirring, hair-raising.
- 魄力 (drive/gumption) vs 能力 (nénglì, ability): 魄力 is the guts to make big calls, not mere competence.