出力 (chūlì) means 'to produce output' or 'to yield results', often used in the context of machines, systems, or processes generating data or physical products. It can also refer to the effectiveness of someone's work or efforts in producing desired outcomes in various fields such as engineering, computing, or even personal productivity.
HSK 6, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
出力chūlì(chu1li4)
出力 (chūlì) means 'to produce output' or 'to yield results', often used in the context of machines, systems, or processes generating data or physical products. It can also refer to the effectiveness of someone's work or efforts in producing desired outcomes in various fields such as engineering, computing, or even personal productivity.
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Cultural Note
The concept of output is particularly significant in China's rapidly advancing technological landscape, where efficiency and productivity are crucial in industries. 出力 reflects a broader cultural emphasis on results-driven achievement in both personal and professional realms.
Memory Tip
Think of 出 (chū) as 'to go out' and 力 (lì) as 'power'. Imagine a machine (the 力) that pushes out (出) products or results, like a factory outputting items. Visualize a powerful engine that produces outputs, helping you remember both the form and meaning.
About 出力
出力Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of 出 (chū) as 'to go out' and 力 (lì) as 'power'. Imagine a machine (the 力) that pushes out (出) products or results, like a factory outputting items. Visualize a powerful engine that produces outputs, helping you remember both the form and meaning.
Usage Notes
出力 is commonly used in technical contexts and can be formal or informal depending on the setting. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like 处理 (chǔlǐ), which means 'to handle' or 'to deal with'. Collocations include 出力不足 (chūlì bùzú), meaning 'insufficient output'.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 6, learners should focus on how 出力 is used in professional contexts, especially in technology or productivity discussions. This term connects well with vocabulary related to efficiency (效率, xiàolǜ) and performance (表现, biǎoxiàn), helping to build a deeper understanding of productivity-related conversations.
Cultural Note
The concept of output is particularly significant in China's rapidly advancing technological landscape, where efficiency and productivity are crucial in industries. 出力 reflects a broader cultural emphasis on results-driven achievement in both personal and professional realms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 出力 with 速度 (sùdù, 'speed'), mistakenly using 出力 when they mean to refer to how fast something is produced. For example, saying '速度的出力很快' (the output speed is fast) is incorrect; it should be '出力很快' (the output is fast).
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Cultural Notes for 出力
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The concept of output is particularly significant in China's rapidly advancing technological landscape, where efficiency and productivity are crucial in industries. 出力 reflects a broader cultural emphasis on results-driven achievement in both personal and professional realms.
Frequently Asked Questions about 出力
出力 focuses on the process of producing output, while 产出 refers to the actual output or results produced.
Yes, but it is more common in formal or technical discussions, so consider the context before using it in casual conversations.
Yes, words like 处理 (chǔlǐ) for 'handling' and 生产 (shēngchǎn) for 'production' are related but have different meanings.
