力气

lì qi

HSK 4

Meaning

指身体的力量或体力。

Physical strength or power.

通常用来描述人的体力大小，也可以比喻为做事的劲头或能力。

Usually used to describe a person's physical strength, and can also metaphorically refer to one's effort or ability to do things.

1 他力气很大，能举起两百斤的杠铃。 (He is very strong and can lift a 100 kg barbell.)
2 干这种体力活需要使力气。 (Doing this kind of physical labor requires strength.)
3 别小看他，他力气不输给任何人。 (Don't underestimate him; his strength is no less than anyone else's.)
4 我已经没力气爬楼了。 (I have no strength left to climb the stairs.)
5 他努力学习，想把所有力气都用在学习上。 (He studies hard, wanting to put all his effort into studying.)

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