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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.
Frequency#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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About 浮力
浮力Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 浮力
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 浮力
You can say '船在水中有很大的浮力' (The boat has great buoyancy in the water).
No, it's mainly used in academic or scientific discussions, not in casual conversation.
Yes, while commonly associated with liquids, buoyancy also applies to gases, such as hot air rising.
