有力 yǒulì powerful
powerful; forceful; vigorous
How to remember 有力: 有 have + 力 power = powerful.
Characters
How it is used
- Means "forceful / powerful / strong" - 有力的证据 (yǒulì de zhèngjù) strong evidence, 强有力 (qiáng yǒulì) powerful.
- Describes force or effectiveness (an argument, a grip, support). Same sound as 有利 (yǒulì, advantageous) but a different character and meaning - pick by sense.
Example sentences
- 他很有力气。 Tā hěn yǒu lìqi.He's really strong.
- 我们采取了强有力的预防措施。 Wǒmen cǎiqǔ le qiángyǒulì de yùfángcuòshī.We took strong measures to prevent it.
- 他的手臂很有力。 Tā de shǒubì hěn yǒulì.He has powerful arms.