king1 lik6傾力倾力

Jyutpingking1 lik6

Yalekīng lihk

動詞

Definition

To do something with one's full might, effort, or wholehearted dedication.

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How it's used

Focuses on the intensity of effort rather than just the duration of work. It implies a sense of dedication or commitment, often used in contexts involving teamwork, competition, or significant personal projects. It carries a slightly more formal or dramatic weight than simply saying 盡力.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今ci3次bei2比coi3賽zan1真hai6係king1傾lik6力jin2演ceot1出。

He really gave his all in the performance this time.

daai6大gaa1家king1傾lik6力bong1幫sau2手，gin2件si6事hou2好faai3快gaau2搞dim6掂。

If everyone puts in their full effort to help, we will finish this quickly.

Common phrases

king1傾lik6力zi1支ci4持

to support wholeheartedly

king1傾lik6力jin2演ceot1出

to give a full-effort performance

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with 盡力, but 傾力 specifically emphasizes the act of pouring out all one's resources or energy into a single goal, whereas 盡力 is a more general term for trying one's best.