威力

wēi lì
HSK 6
might, formidable power
noun

Example Sentences

这款新武器的威力非常大。
zhè kuǎn xīn wǔqì de wēilì fēicháng dà 。
The power of this new weapon is very great.
他的威力让所有人都感到震惊。
tāde wēilì ràng suǒyǒu rén dū gǎndào zhènjīng 。
His might shocked everyone.
这场风暴的威力令人难以置信。
zhè cháng fēngbào de wēilì lìngrén nányǐ zhìxìn 。
The might of this storm is hard to believe.

Individual Characters

威wēi
power, might, prestige
力lì
ability, capability (influence)

Words with similar meanings

力量lìliàng
strength
Refers generally to physical or metaphorical power; can be used in both scientific and casual contexts.
势力shìlì
influence
More often used in a social or political context, referring to power or control over situations or people.

Words Starting With 威

威胁wēi xié
to threaten; to menace
威信wēi xìn
"(of a government, etc.) prestige and public reliance"
威望wēi wàng
prestige
威风wēi fēng
might; awe-inspiring authority; impressive

Words Ending With 力

努力nǔ lì
great effort; to strive; to try hard
压力yā lì
pressure
巧克力qiǎo kè lì
chocolate (loanword)
能力néng lì
capability; capable; able; ability
尽力jìn lì
to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort

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