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功力 (gōng lì): merit; efficacy; competence; skill; power

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
merit; efficacy; competence; skill; power
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • merit
  • efficacy
  • competence
  • skill
  • power

Chinese explanation

  • 指一个人在某个方面所达到的水平和能力,多用于技艺、学问或武术等方面,如“他的书法功力很深”
  • 也指功效或效力,常用于药物或气功,如“这种药的功力很强”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

meritorious deed or service

HSK 5

power

Example sentences

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His calligraphy skill is profound; every stroke appears vigorous and powerful.

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After years of practice, this martial arts master's skill has reached a state of perfection.

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To play this role well, an actor needs deep acting skills.

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Because he has practiced piano for a long time, his performance skill is very solid.

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This painting displays the painter's extraordinary skill, leaving people full of admiration.

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