lik6 loeng6力量
Jyutpinglik6 loeng6
Yalelihk leuhng
Definition
Physical strength, power, force, or influence.
- physical strength; energy
- power; force; capability
- influence; authority
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How it's used
Refers primarily to abstract power, influence, or collective effort rather than raw physical muscle. When discussing physical strength or the energy required to perform a task, native speakers overwhelmingly prefer 力氣. Using 力量 in a casual conversation about lifting heavy objects can sound overly formal or dramatic.
Measure word
gu2股gúExamples
He works with great strength and is very efficient.
Do you think this kind of power can change the world?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the physical strength of a person's body or their capacity to do manual labor, as it sounds like you are describing a superhero or a political force.
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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.
