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精力 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
精力jīnglìenergyHSK 5, n, 16 strokes, rank #2660, Hard
jīnglì(jing1li4)jing li T1
  1. 1energy
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March 24, 2026

精力jīnglì(jing1li4)

精力 (jīnglì) refers to energy or vitality, often in the context of physical or mental strength. It is commonly used to describe one's ability to perform tasks, engage in activities, or maintain focus and enthusiasm in daily life.

Strokes16Frequency#2660DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 精力 is often linked to maintaining balance in life, including work, leisure, and health. Practices such as Tai Chi or meditation are seen as ways to enhance one's 精力.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bright, shining star (精) that represents focus and clarity, combined with the image of a strong person lifting weights (力). Together, they symbolize the concept of having the energy ('jingli') to shine brightly and perform well.

Meanings of 精力

jīnglì(jing1li4)
1energy
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About 精力

精力Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2660Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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活力 (huólì) refers more specifically to vigor or liveliness, while 精力 (jīnglì) emphasizes energy and mental strength.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 精力 in overly formal contexts, as it is generally more conversational. Common collocations include '充沛的精力' (abundant energy) and '精力充沛' (full of energy). Ensure correct tone usage, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 精力 connects to other vocabulary related to health and lifestyle, such as '健康' (health) and '运动' (exercise). Focus on using it in sentences that describe daily activities and personal well-being.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 精力 with 力气 (strength), which specifically refers to physical strength. For example, saying '我没有精力去搬家' (I have no energy to move) is correct, while '我没有力气去搬家' (I have no strength to move) would imply a lack of physical ability, which may not be the intended meaning.

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Component Characters

精jīngessence
HSK 714 strokes米
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力lìpower
HSK 52 strokes力
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How to say energy in Chinese

“energy” in Chinese is精力jīnglì

精力 (jīnglì) refers to energy or vitality, often in the context of physical or mental strength. It is commonly used to describe one's ability to perform tasks, engage in activities, or maintain focus and enthusiasm in daily life.

When to use 精力

Be cautious of using 精力 in overly formal contexts, as it is generally more conversational. Common collocations include '充沛的精力' (abundant energy) and '精力充沛' (full of energy). Ensure correct tone usage, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

精力 or something close to it

活力 (huólì) refers more specifically to vigor or liveliness, while 精力 (jīnglì) emphasizes energy and mental strength.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 精力 with 力气 (strength), which specifically refers to physical strength. For example, saying '我没有精力去搬家' (I have no energy to move) is correct, while '我没有力气去搬家' (I have no strength to move) would imply a lack of physical ability, which may not be the intended meaning.

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Grammar Patterns of 精力

精力 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他对这项工作投入了大量的____，甚至于牺牲了自己的健康。

He invested enormous energy into this work, even to the point of sacrificing his own health.

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杰姆好好睡了一觉之后又变得精力充沛了。

jié mǔ hǎo hǎo shuì le yī jué zhī hòu yòu biàn dé jīng lì chōng pèi le。

Jem was full of beans after a long sleep.
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他避开了最棘手的问题，将精力集中于有可能达成一致的领域。

tā bì kāi le zuì jí shǒu de wèn tí， ， jiāng jīng lì jí zhōng yú yǒu kě néng dá chéng yī zhì de lǐng。

He skirted the hardest issues, concentrating on areas of possible agreement.
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韦德是个精力充沛、率直、运动型的人。

wéi dé shì gè jīng lì chōng pèi、 、 shuài、 zhí 、 yùn dòng xíng。

Wade was a hearty, bluff, athletic sort of guy.
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尽可能保持旺盛的精力参加那几场比赛对我们来说至关重要。

jìn kě néng bǎo chí wàng shèng de jīng lì cān jiā nà jī cháng bǐ sài duì wǒ mén lái shuō zhì guān zhòng yào。

It's vital we are as fresh as possible for those matches.
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这些精力若用于采取某些积极行动的话，可能会更值得。

zhè xiē jīng lì ruò yòng yú cǎi qǔ mǒu xiē jī jí háng dòng de huà， ， kě néng huì gēng zhí。

This energy could be much better spent taking some positive action.
6
他们把精力集中在减轻难民们的苦难上。

tā mén bǎ jīng lì jí zhōng zài jiǎn qīng nán mín mén de kǔ nán shàng。

Their energies were focussed on the alleviation of the refugees' misery.
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昨夜睡得很香，我又觉得自己精力充沛了。

zuó yè shuì dé hěn xiāng， ， wǒ yòu jué dé zì jǐ jīng lì chōng pèi。

After a good night's sleep I feel fighting fit again.
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我们对求职者的要求是具备运算能力，熟练使用电脑，精力充沛而且工作积极主动。

wǒ mén duì qiú zhí zhě de yào qiú shì jù bèi yùn suàn néng lì， ， shú liàn shǐ yòng diàn， nǎo ， jīng lì chōng pèi ér qiě gōng zuò jī jí。

We look for applicants who are numerate, computer-literate and energetic self-starters.
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公司的董事长，也就是我的直接上司，是精力充沛的哈里·斯托克斯。

gōng sī de dǒng shì cháng， ， yě jiù shì wǒ de zhí jiē shàng， sī ， shì jīng lì chōng pèi de· hā lǐ · sī。

The company president, and my immediate superior, was the dynamic Harry Stokes.
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她54岁了，精力和气色都非常好。

tā54 54 suì， le ， jīng lì hé qì sè dū fēi。

At 54 years old her energy and looks are magnificent.

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You can say '我每天都有充沛的精力去工作' (I have abundant energy to work every day).

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