Meaning of 力量
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- power; force; strength
How to use 力量
力量 is a noun for physical strength, but it is also very common for abstract power, like the power of a team, of words, or of love. Example: 团结就是力量。(Tuánjié jiù shì lìliàng.) Unity is strength.
力 (lì) looks like a flexed arm and means strength, and 量 (liàng) means amount. Put them together and you get the amount of strength you have: 力量, power or force.
Common mistake: Learners often use 力量 where 能力 (nénglì) is needed. 力量 is force or power, while 能力 is a skill or ability to do something, so say 他很有能力 for a capable person, not 他很有力量 unless you mean he is strong.
力量 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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力 lì · power · 2 strokes
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量 liáng · to measure · 12 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 力量.
| 努力 | nǔlì | to make an effort; to try hard; to strive; hard-working; conscientious |
| 大量 | dàliàng | great amount; large quantity |
| 商量 | shāngliang | to consult; to talk over |
| 能力 | nénglì | capability; ability |
| 压力 | yālì | pressure |
| 尽量 | jǐnliàng | as much as possible; to the greatest extent |
| 数量 | shùliàng | amount; quantity; quantitative |
| 动力 | dònglì | motive power; (fig.) motivation; impetus |
| 实力 | shílì | strength |
| 听力 | tīnglì | hearing; listening ability |
| 巧克力 | qiǎokèlì | (loanword) chocolate |
| 尽力 | jìnlì | to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort |
Questions about 力量
What does 力量 mean?
力量 (lìliàng) means "power; force; strength" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 力量?
力量 is made of 2 characters: 力 (2 strokes), 量 (12 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 力量 an HSK word?
Yes. 力量 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
Is the second syllable of 力量 pronounced liàng or liang?
Both are heard. Many dictionaries and speakers say lìliang with a light neutral tone on the second syllable, while careful or standard reading often gives lìliàng. Either will be understood.
What is the difference between 力量 and 力气 (lìqi)?
力气 is mostly plain physical strength, as in 我没力气了 (I have no energy left). 力量 can be physical but is often used for abstract or collective power, like 人民的力量 (the power of the people).