exert strength; use force
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to exert strength; to use force; to make an effort
Indicates applying physical force or effort to accomplish an action. Can function as a verb modifier (adverbial usage, e.g., 用力推) or as a predicate.
Tā他
yòng用
lì力
bǎ把
mén门
tuī推
kāi开
le了
。
He pushed the door open with force.
Yòng用
lì力
hǎn喊
jiào叫
to shout at the top of one's lungs
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Nǐ你
bù不
xū需
yào要
tài太
yòng用
lì力
。
You don't need to use too much force.
Yòng用
lì力
lā拉
shéng绳
zi子
。
Pull the rope hard.