力 Stroke Order — How to Write 力

Stroke Order

力 is written in 2 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 力, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

力 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 力:丿

力 is an ideographic compound. A plow's head representing strength.

Radical: 力 + 0 more strokes

力 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 力 in Chinese

lì力

The physical power or strength of humans and animals.

他搬起那个箱子需要很大的力气。

He needs a lot of strength to lift that box.

Power; ability; force; capacity; efficacy (often in compounds, e.g., eyesight, productivity, control).

她需要戴眼镜，因为她的视力下降了。

She needs to wear glasses because her eyesight has deteriorated.

In physics, an influence that can change the motion or shape of an object; a physical force.

施加一个力可以改变物体的运动状态。

Applying a force can change an object's state of motion.

To exert great strength or effort; to try one's utmost to achieve something or overcome a difficulty.

我们应该尽力完成这项任务。

We should do our best to complete this task.

Common Words and Phrases with 力

lì力bì臂

The perpendicular distance from the fulcrum to the line of action of a force.

为了更省力地抬起重物，我们应该尽量增加杠杆的力臂长度。

To lift a heavy object with less effort, we should try to increase the length of the lever arm.

lì力bù不cóng从xīn心

to lack the ability to do what one would like to do; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

他虽然很想帮助这位老人，但由于身体不适，感到力不从心。

Although he really wanted to help the old man, due to his physical discomfort, he felt his strength was not up to the task.

lì力chǎng场

A vector field where a force can be measured at each point.

在科幻电影中，力场经常被用来防御攻击。

In science fiction movies, force fields are often used for defense against attacks.

lì力cù促

Make every effort to urge or promote.

该公司力促技术创新，以保持在市场中的领先地位。

The company vigorously promotes technological innovation to maintain its leading position in the market.

lì力dà大wú无bǐ比

having great, unmatched strength; incredibly powerful.

他力大无比，可以轻易举起沉重的木头。

He is incredibly strong and can easily lift heavy logs.

lì力dù度

Strength or intensity, often referring to dynamics in music.

这位钢琴家在演奏这首曲子时，对强弱的力度变化处理得非常精妙。

When performing this piece, the pianist handled the dynamic changes in intensity with great subtlety.

lì力gōng攻

attack fiercely

足球队在比赛中力攻对手的防线，希望能突破得分。

The football team vigorously attacked the opponent's defense during the match, hoping to break through and score.

lì力jiè戒

strictly avoid; do everything possible to avoid; guard against

在处理重要事务时，我们应力戒马虎大意，确保每个细节都准确无误。

When handling important matters, we must strenuously guard against carelessness, ensuring every detail is precise and correct.

lì力jǔ矩

Moment of force (or torque) is the product of a force and its lever arm, causing rotation.

拧紧螺丝时，施加的力矩越大，螺丝就越紧。

When tightening a screw, the greater the applied torque, the tighter the screw becomes.

lì力liàng量

Strength, power, or force; the ability to exert influence or perform an action.

阅读能够赋予我们思考和理解世界的力量。

Reading can empower us with the ability to think and understand the world.

lì力ǒu偶

A pair of forces equal in magnitude, opposite in direction, and not acting along the same line, applied to the same object, which causes it to rotate.

为了拧紧螺栓，我们需要施加一个力偶，而不是一个单一的力。

To tighten the bolt, we need to apply a couple of forces, rather than a single force.

lì力pái排zhòng众yì议

to prevail over all dissenting views; to stand one's ground against strong opposition

面对公司内部对新产品设计的各种质疑，项目经理力排众议，坚持了自己的创意，最终取得了市场的认可。

Facing various doubts from within the company regarding the new product's design, the project manager overcame all objections, stood firm on his creative idea, and ultimately gained market recognition.

lì力qì气

Physical strength; effort.