Writing
用力 (yòng lì) — how to say "to exert effort" in Chinese
用力
To exert effort
verb
Character composition
用
to use
力
strength
Radicals / Keys
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
用力搬箱子
yònglì bān xiāngzi
to exert effort to carry a box
用力推车
yònglì tuī chē
to push a cart with effort
Examples
她用力地跑，终于到了终点。
She ran with all her might and finally reached the finish line.
他用力推门。
He pushed the door with force.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to exert effort" in Chinese?
"to exert effort" in Chinese is 用力 (yòng lì).
What does 用力 mean in English?
用力 (yòng lì) means "To exert effort".
How is 用力 pronounced?
It is pronounced yòng lì (written as yong li, yongli). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to exert effort" in Chinese characters?
It is written 用力: 用 has 5 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 用力?
用力 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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