jan5 lik6引力
Jyutpingjan5 lik6
Yaleyáhn lihk
Definition
Gravitational force; gravity.
neutralnature
How it's used
While 引力 is the standard scientific term for gravitation, it is often used interchangeably with 重力 in casual conversation. You will frequently hear it in contexts related to physics or space exploration. It carries a slightly more formal or technical weight compared to everyday vocabulary.
Examples
The Earth has gravity, so things fall down.
Is there no gravity in outer space?
Related words
Common phrases
universal gravitation
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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