出力 chūlì to exert oneself
How to remember 出力: 出 go out + 力 power = to exert oneself.
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How it is used
- To put in effort, pitch in - 出钱出力 (chūqián chūlì) contribute money and effort.
- Emphasizes physically/actively contributing labor to a shared task; often paired with 出钱 in the set phrase.