zing1 lik6精力
Jyutpingzing1 lik6
Yalejīng lihk
Definition
Energy, vigor, or vitality.
neutralbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the mental or physical capacity to perform tasks or engage in activities. It is frequently paired with adjectives like 充沛 to describe someone who is highly active or tireless. Unlike general power or strength, it implies a reservoir of vitality that can be depleted through exertion.
Examples
He is always full of energy and never gets tired no matter how much he plays.
You are so busy with work, do you still have the energy to go see a movie?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the electrical power of a device or the physical strength of an object, as those contexts require words like 電力 or 力量.
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Grammar guides
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