ji3 zi3 lik6意志力
Jyutpingji3 zi3 lik6
Yaleyi ji lihk
Definition
Willpower; the mental strength and determination to achieve a goal.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal mental strength required to resist temptation or persist through hardship. It is often paired with adjectives like 強 or 薄弱 to describe the level of one's resolve. Unlike general determination, it specifically highlights the struggle against one's own impulses.
Examples
She relies entirely on willpower to lose weight, which is truly impressive.
Do you think your willpower is strong enough?
Related words
Common phrases
weak willpower
to train one's willpower
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe simple motivation or interest, as it specifically implies a struggle against difficulty or desire.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
