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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浮力fúlìbuoyancyHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #30621, Very Hard
fúlì(fu2li4)fu li T2
  1. 1buoyancy
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March 24, 2026

浮力fúlì(fu2li4)

浮力 (fúlì) refers to the upward force that a fluid exerts on an object submerged in it. This concept is commonly used in physics and engineering, particularly in discussions about swimming, boats, and other objects that float or sink in water. Understanding buoyancy is essential for anyone studying fluid dynamics or related fields.

Strokes12Frequency#30621DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of floating, as represented by 浮力, also symbolizes freedom and ease, which can be seen in traditional poetry that praises natural elements like rivers and lakes.

Memory tip

Imagine a fluffy cloud (浮) floating (力) effortlessly in the sky, representing buoyancy. The '浮' part looks like a wave, hinting at water, while '力' signifies force, helping you remember that buoyancy is about the force of water pushing up.

Meanings of 浮力

fúlì(fu2li4)
1buoyancy
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浮力Simplified
12Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

浮力 is typically used in scientific and technical contexts, so it's more formal than colloquial expressions. Be careful with tonal pronunciation: '浮' (fú) is the second tone, and '力' (lì) is the fourth tone. Common collocations include 浮力实验 (buoyancy experiment) and 浮力公式 (buoyancy formula).

HSK Study Tips

While 浮力 may not be directly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK 3 topics like water (水) and force (力). Students should focus on the usage of this word in scientific contexts and its relation to other HSK words about nature and physics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 浮力 with 浮动 (fluctuation), thinking they mean the same thing. Ensure you understand that 浮力 specifically refers to buoyancy, while 浮动 relates to movement or change.

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Component characters

浮fúto float
HSK 610 strokes氵
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力lìpower
HSK 52 strokes力
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How to say buoyancy in Chinese

“buoyancy” in Chinese is浮力fúlì

浮力 (fúlì) refers to the upward force that a fluid exerts on an object submerged in it. This concept is commonly used in physics and engineering, particularly in discussions about swimming, boats, and other objects that float or sink in water. Understanding buoyancy is essential for anyone studying fluid dynamics or related fields.

When to use 浮力

浮力 is typically used in scientific and technical contexts, so it's more formal than colloquial expressions. Be careful with tonal pronunciation: '浮' (fú) is the second tone, and '力' (lì) is the fourth tone. Common collocations include 浮力实验 (buoyancy experiment) and 浮力公式 (buoyancy formula).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 浮力 with 浮动 (fluctuation), thinking they mean the same thing. Ensure you understand that 浮力 specifically refers to buoyancy, while 浮动 relates to movement or change.

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You can say '船在水中有很大的浮力' (The boat has great buoyancy in the water).

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