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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
武力wǔlìmilitary forceHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #8663, Very Hard
wǔlì(wu3li4)wu li T3
  1. 1military force
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March 24, 2026

武力wǔlì(wu3li4)

武力 (wǔlì) refers to military force or armed strength. It is commonly used in discussions related to defense, warfare, and the capabilities of a nation's military. The term carries connotations of power and the use of force in both a literal and figurative sense.

Strokes10Frequency#8663DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, the concept of 武力 is deeply intertwined with the country's military traditions and philosophies, such as those expressed in Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War'. It reflects the importance of military power in maintaining sovereignty and stability.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong warrior (武) wielding a powerful weapon (力). Picture this warrior standing tall, demonstrating his might and determination. The character 武 resembles a person with a weapon, while 力 signifies strength, making it easier to remember that 武力 means military force.

Meanings of 武力

wǔlì(wu3li4)
1military force
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武力Simplified
10Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

武器 (wǔqì) refers to weapons, the tools used in combat, while 武力 (wǔlì) emphasizes the overall military force or strength.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 武力 with related terms like 武器 (wǔqì), which means weapon. 武力 can have a formal tone, often used in political or military contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '使用武力' (shǐyòng wǔlì - to use military force) and '加强武力' (jiāqiáng wǔlì - to strengthen military force).

HSK Study Tips

While 武力 is not an HSK word, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to military and strength, like 力 (lì - strength) and 军队 (jūnduì - army). Focus on pronunciation and character recognition, as these skills are essential at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 武力, confusing it with similar-sounding words. For instance, saying 'wǔlǐ' instead of 'wǔlì' changes the meaning. Additionally, some may incorrectly use 武力 in casual settings, where terms like 力量 (lìliàng - strength) would be more appropriate.

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Component Characters

武Wǔmartial
8 strokes止
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力lìpower
HSK 52 strokes力
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How to say military force in Chinese

“military force” in Chinese is武力wǔlì

武力 (wǔlì) refers to military force or armed strength. It is commonly used in discussions related to defense, warfare, and the capabilities of a nation's military. The term carries connotations of power and the use of force in both a literal and figurative sense.

When to use 武力

Be careful not to confuse 武力 with related terms like 武器 (wǔqì), which means weapon. 武力 can have a formal tone, often used in political or military contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '使用武力' (shǐyòng wǔlì - to use military force) and '加强武力' (jiāqiáng wǔlì - to strengthen military force).

武力 or something close to it

武器 (wǔqì) refers to weapons, the tools used in combat, while 武力 (wǔlì) emphasizes the overall military force or strength.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 武力, confusing it with similar-sounding words. For instance, saying 'wǔlǐ' instead of 'wǔlì' changes the meaning. Additionally, some may incorrectly use 武力 in casual settings, where terms like 力量 (lìliàng - strength) would be more appropriate.

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武力 specifically refers to military force, while 军事力量 encompasses broader military capabilities including strategy, personnel, and logistics.

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