精力 jīnglì energy
How to remember 精力: 精 essence + 力 power = energy.
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How it is used
- Energy / stamina (mental and physical vigor to do things) - 精力充沛 (jīnglì chōngpèi) full of energy; 集中精力 concentrate one's energies.
- Contrast 能量 (néngliàng, physical/scientific energy) and 力气 (lìqi, muscular strength): 精力 is the personal capacity/drive you spend on tasks. 花费精力 expend effort.
Example sentences
- 我在这项计划上投入了所有精力。 Wǒ zài zhèxiàng jìhuà shàng tóurù le suǒyǒu jīnglì.I've put all of my energy into this plan.
- 由于噪音，我无法集中精力工作了。 Yóuyú zàoyīn, wǒ wúfǎ jízhōngjīnglì gōngzuò le.I can't concentrate on my work because of the noise.