生命力 shēngmìnglì vitality
How to remember 生命力: 生 life + 命 life + 力 power = vitality.
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How it is used
- Vitality - the capacity to live, thrive, and endure - 这种植物生命力很强 (zhè zhǒng zhíwù shēngmìnglì hěn qiáng) this plant is very hardy.
- Used both literally (a tough organism) and figuratively (a lasting idea, brand, or culture that stays vigorous).
- Pairs almost always with 强 (qiáng, strong) or 顽强 (wánqiáng, tenacious).