武力 wǔlì military force
How to remember 武力: 武 military + 力 power = military force.
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How it is used
- 'Military/armed force' - 使用武力 (shǐyòng wǔlì) to use force; 武力解决 to settle by force.
- Refers to force/violence as a means, esp. military, in political and legal contexts.
- Contrast 武装 (wǔzhuāng, arms/to arm) and 兵力 (troop strength).