Meaning of 力气
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- physical strength
How to use 力气
力气 is a common everyday noun for bodily strength, often used with 有 (yǒu), 没 (méi), or 大 (dà). Example: 他力气很大。(Tā lìqi hěn dà.) He is very strong.
力 (lì) means power and looks like a flexed arm, and 气 (qì) means breath or energy. Put them together and you get the breath and power in your body: physical strength.
Common mistake: In standard speech the second syllable is neutral tone, so say lìqi, not lì qì with a full fourth tone on 气. Learners also confuse it with 力量 (lìliang), which is used for abstract power like the power of a team or an idea.
力气 in example sentences
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力 lì · power · 2 strokes
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气 qì · gas · 4 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 力气.
| 生气 | shēngqì | to get angry; to be furious; vitality; liveliness |
| 天气 | tiānqì | weather |
| 不客气 | bù kèqì | you're welcome; don't mention it |
| 努力 | nǔlì | to make an effort; to try hard; to strive; hard-working; conscientious |
| 空气 | kōngqì | air; atmosphere |
| 气温 | qìwēn | air temperature |
| 力量 | lìliàng | power; force; strength |
| 能力 | nénglì | capability; ability |
| 压力 | yālì | pressure |
| 动力 | dònglì | motive power; (fig.) motivation; impetus |
| 实力 | shílì | strength |
| 气候 | qìhòu | (meteorology) climate; (fig.) climate; prevailing conditions (in human affairs) |
Questions about 力气
What does 力气 mean?
力气 (lìqi) means "physical strength" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 力气?
力气 is made of 2 characters: 力 (2 strokes), 气 (4 strokes). That is 6 strokes in total.
Is 力气 an HSK word?
Yes. 力气 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 力气 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 力气 is written 力氣.
How do you say 'I have no strength left' in Chinese?
You can say 我没力气了。(Wǒ méi lìqi le.) It is natural after exercise, illness, or a long day.
Can 力气 mean effort, like trying hard?
Yes, in phrases like 花力气 (huā lìqi) or 费力气 (fèi lìqi), meaning to spend effort on something. For the verb 'to try hard', use 努力 (nǔlì) instead.