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March 24, 2026
视力(視力)shìlì(shi4li4)
视力 (shìlì) refers to the ability to see or the quality of one's eyesight. It is commonly used in contexts relating to eye health, vision tests, and discussions about visual acuity. The term can also imply the clarity and sharpness of one's vision, making it relevant in both medical and everyday conversations.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, there is significant emphasis on eye health, especially in urban areas where screen time is high. Regular eye check-ups are common, and phrases like '保护视力' (bǎohù shìlì) meaning 'protect your eyesight' are frequently heard as part of health awareness campaigns.
Memory Tip
Think of 视 as 'seeing' (like 'sight') and 力 as 'strength' or 'power.' Visualize someone using their strong vision to spot distant objects. The character 视 resembles an eye looking outwards, reinforcing the idea of sight and perception.
Meanings of 视力
shìlì(shi4li4)
1vision
2eyesight
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About 视力
视力Simplified
視力Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7769Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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视力 (shìlì) vs 眼力 (yǎnlì) — use 视力 for general eyesight quality, while 眼力 refers more to the ability to perceive or judge based on sight.
Usage Notes
Avoid confusing 视力 with other terms related to vision, such as 视觉 (shìjué), which refers to 'visual perception.' 视力 is more focused on the physical capability of seeing. It is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in medical settings or casual conversations about eye health.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 视力 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to health and anatomy. Students should focus on its use in medical contexts and practice sentences describing vision-related issues, as this will enhance their ability to discuss health topics effectively.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 视力 with 视觉, mistakenly using 视觉 when referring to physical eyesight. Correct usage would be to say, '我的视力很好' (wǒ de shìlì hěn hǎo) meaning 'My eyesight is good.'
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视力 (shìlì) refers to the ability to see or the quality of one's eyesight. It is commonly used in contexts relating to eye health, vision tests, and discussions about visual acuity. The term can also imply the clarity and sharpness of one's vision, making it relevant in both medical and everyday conversations.
When to use 视力
Avoid confusing 视力 with other terms related to vision, such as 视觉 (shìjué), which refers to 'visual perception.' 视力 is more focused on the physical capability of seeing. It is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in medical settings or casual conversations about eye health.
视力 or something close to it
视力 (shìlì) vs 眼力 (yǎnlì) — use 视力 for general eyesight quality, while 眼力 refers more to the ability to perceive or judge based on sight.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 视力 with 视觉, mistakenly using 视觉 when referring to physical eyesight. Correct usage would be to say, '我的视力很好' (wǒ de shìlì hěn hǎo) meaning 'My eyesight is good.'
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Grammar Patterns of 视力
视力 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). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
