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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
威力wēilìmightHSK 7, n, 11 strokes, rank #7296, Very Hard
威力wēilìformidable powerHSK 7, n, 11 strokes, rank #7296, Very Hard
wēilì(wei1li4)wei li T1
  1. 1might
  2. 2formidable power
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March 24, 2026

威力wēilì(wei1li4)

威力 (wei1 li4) refers to the might or formidable power of something, often used to describe the influence or effectiveness of a person, force, or object. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussing military strength, persuasive arguments, or the power of natural forces.

Strokes11Frequency#7296DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 威力 is often associated with authority figures, such as leaders or military forces, reflecting historical contexts where power dynamics played a significant role in governance and society.

Memory Tip

Think of 威 (wei) as 'weighing' something heavy, representing power, and 力 (li) as 'lifting' that weight. Imagine a mighty warrior who weighs down his opponents with his overwhelming strength, making it memorable that 威力 signifies formidable power.

Meanings of 威力

wēilì(wei1li4)
1might
2formidable power
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About 威力

威力Simplified
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7296Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 威力

Quick Contrast

力量 (lìliàng) refers to physical strength or power, while 威力 (wēilì) emphasizes the formidable influence or effectiveness, often in a more abstract or figurative sense.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 威力 with similar terms like 力量 (li4 liang4), which means strength or physical power. 威力 is more about the impact or influence, often used in formal contexts. Common collocations include '威力巨大' (great might) and '展现威力' (demonstrate power).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 威力 connects with other advanced vocabulary regarding power and influence, such as 权力 (quan2 li4, power or authority) and 影响力 (ying3 xiang3 li4, influence). Students should focus on the nuanced differences in how these terms are used in sentences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 威力 in informal situations where 力量 is more appropriate. For example, saying '他的威力很大' (His might is great) instead of '他的力量很大' (His strength is great) can sound overly formal.

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Component Characters

威wēipower
9 strokes女
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力lìpower
HSK 52 strokes力
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How to say might in Chinese

“might” in Chinese is威力wēilì

威力 (wei1 li4) refers to the might or formidable power of something, often used to describe the influence or effectiveness of a person, force, or object. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussing military strength, persuasive arguments, or the power of natural forces.

When to use 威力

Be careful not to confuse 威力 with similar terms like 力量 (li4 liang4), which means strength or physical power. 威力 is more about the impact or influence, often used in formal contexts. Common collocations include '威力巨大' (great might) and '展现威力' (demonstrate power).

威力 or something close to it

力量 (lìliàng) refers to physical strength or power, while 威力 (wēilì) emphasizes the formidable influence or effectiveness, often in a more abstract or figurative sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 威力 in informal situations where 力量 is more appropriate. For example, saying '他的威力很大' (His might is great) instead of '他的力量很大' (His strength is great) can sound overly formal.

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It is more frequently used in formal or written contexts, such as news articles or speeches, rather than casual conversation.

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