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to exert force

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

shi3li4 shǐlì

Meaning


Primary

to exert force

Alternatives

exert force, exerts force, exerting force, exerted force, exert strength, to use force, use force, to use power, use power

Mnemonic


使力 To exert force is 使 to use your muscular 力 power to do something.

Usage


她 使力 关上 了 卡住 的 门。

She exerted force to shut the jammed door.

他 使力 抬起 沉重 的 箱子。

He exerted force to lift the heavy box.

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