physical strength; might
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
physical strength; muscular power; might
literaryA somewhat formal or literary term, often used to describe exceptional physical prowess or vigor. Less common in everyday speech than "力气" or "体力".
Tā他
lǚ膂
lì力
guò过
rén人
，
néng能
jǔ举
qǐ起
qiān千
jīn斤
zhòng重
wù物
。
His physical strength is extraordinary; he can lift extremely heavy objects.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
lǚ膂
lì力
chāo超
qún群
，
shàn擅
cháng长
shǐ使
zhòng重
bīng兵
qì器
。
This general possesses immense physical strength and is skilled with heavy weapons.
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Gǔ古
dài代
wǔ武
jiàng将
duì对
lǚ膂
lì力
de的
yāo要
qiú求
jí极
gāo高
。
Ancient military generals had extremely high requirements for physical strength.