fǎlì

法力

Word · Noun

power of Buddhist law; supernatural power

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

power of Buddhist law; spiritual power derived from Buddhist practice

formal

A fundamental term in Buddhist teachings, referring to the power inherent in the Dharma (teachings of Buddha) or achieved by spiritual practitioners.

Gāo高
sēng僧
de的
fǎ法
lì力
shēn深
hòu厚
 ,
néng能
pǔ普
dù度
zhòng众
shēng生
 。

The eminent monk possesses profound spiritual power, capable of saving all sentient beings.

Sòng诵
dú读
jīng经
wén文
kě可
yǐ以
zēng增
zhǎng长
fǎ法
lì力
 。

Chanting scriptures can increase one's spiritual power.

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Zhè这
ge个
hù护
shēn身
fú符
jù据
shuō说
fù附
yǒu有
fǎ法
lì力
 。

This talisman is said to be imbued with spiritual power.

2.

noun

supernatural power; magical power; miraculous force

Used more broadly in fantasy, mythology, and folklore to describe magical or superhuman abilities.

Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
wū巫
shī师
yōng拥
yǒu有
hū呼
fēng风
huàn唤
yǔ雨
de的
fǎ法
lì力
 。

The legendary wizard possesses the magical power to summon wind and rain.

Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
lǐ里
 ,
yīng英
xióng雄
kào靠
fǎ法
lì力
dǎ打
bài败
le了
guài怪
wù物
 。

In this movie, the hero defeats the monster using magical power.

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Fǎ法
lì力
wú无
biān边
 。

(His/Her) power is boundless; (He/She is) omnipotent.