ceot1 lik6出力

Jyutpingceot1 lik6

Yalechēut lihk

形容詞Common

Definition

To exert oneself; to make a great effort.

colloquialdaily actionswork

How it's used

Focuses on the physical or mental intensity applied to a task rather than just the result itself. It often carries a sense of dedication or going the extra mile, making it common in contexts involving teamwork, volunteering, or sports. Unlike the more formal 努力, this term highlights the active, visible expenditure of energy.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今ci3次bei2比coi3賽zan1真hai6係hou2好ceot1出lik6力aa3呀。

He really put in a lot of effort for the competition this time.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔sai2使gam3咁ceot1出lik6力㗎，gaa3慢maan6慢maan2嚟lai4啦。

You don't need to exert yourself so much at work, just take it slow.

Common phrases

ceot1出lik6力bong1幫sau2手

to exert effort to help out

ceot1出lik6力cau4籌fun2款

to exert effort in fundraising

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean simply working hard in a general sense, as it specifically implies a burst or sustained application of force or effort. It is not interchangeable with 勤力, which describes the trait of being diligent or hardworking over a long period.