gwok3 lik6國力国力
Jyutpinggwok3 lik6
Yalegwok lihk
Definition
A nation's power, strength, and influence.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the combined economic, military, and political strength of a nation. It is a formal term often appearing in news reports, political commentary, or academic discussions rather than casual daily conversation. While it sounds serious, it is the standard way to describe a country's overall standing on the global stage.
Examples
This country's national power is very strong.
How can one enhance national power?
Related words
Common phrases
possessing great national strength
enhance national power
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
