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How to Write 力 (lì)

力 (lì) means "power / strength" in Chinese. It has 2 strokes with the radical 力, and is HSK Level 2. Difficulty: 1.4/5.

HSK Level 2 2 strokes Radical: 力 Difficulty: 1.4/5

power / strength

How to Write 力

The character (lì) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

is pronounced in Mandarin Chinese. It means power / strength.

As an HSK Level 2 character, is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 力

努力 nǔ lì
effort; work hard
压力 yā lì
pressure or stress
能力 néng lì
ability; capability

Example Sentences

他学习非常努力。

tā xué xí fēi cháng nǔ lì

He puts a lot of effort into his studies.

我的工作压力很大。

wǒ de gōng zuò yā lì hěn dà

I have a lot of pressure at work.

他的汉语能力很强。

tā de hàn yǔ néng lì hěn qiáng

His Chinese ability is very strong.

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Stroke order practice for 力 - lì

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