Writing
着力 (zhuó lì) — how to say "to exert effort" in Chinese
着力
To exert effort
verb
Character composition
着
to apply
力
strength
Radicals / Keys
目
Eye
#109 · mù · 5 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
着力改善
zhuólì gǎishàn
to strive to improve
Examples
政府着力解决环境问题。
The government exerts effort to solve environmental problems.
他着力学习。
He exerts effort in studying.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to exert effort" in Chinese?
"to exert effort" in Chinese is 着力 (zhuó lì).
What does 着力 mean in English?
着力 (zhuó lì) means "To exert effort".
How is 着力 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhuó lì (written as zhuo li, zhuoli). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to exert effort" in Chinese characters?
It is written 着力: 着 has 11 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 着力?
着力 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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