Writing
体力 (tǐ lì) — how to say "physical strength" in Chinese
体力
Physical strength
noun
Character composition
体
body
力
strength
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
恢复体力
huīfù tǐlì
recover physical strength
体力不足
tǐlì bùzú
lack of physical strength
Examples
每天锻炼可以增强体力。
Daily exercise can enhance physical strength.
他体力很好。
He has good physical strength.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "physical strength" in Chinese?
"physical strength" in Chinese is 体力 (tǐ lì).
体力 meaning in English
体力 (tǐ lì) means "Physical strength".
How is 体力 pronounced?
It is pronounced tǐ lì (written as ti li, tili). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "physical strength" in Chinese characters?
It is written 体力: 体 has 7 strokes, 力 has 2 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 体力?
体力 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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