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exert force

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

shi3li4 shǐlì

Meaning


Primary

exert force

Alternatives

exerted force, exert strength, use force, use power

Mnemonic


When you 使力 exert force you 使 use your muscular 力 power.

Usage


她 使力 關上 了 卡住 的 門。

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.