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暴力 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
暴力bàolìviolenceHSK 6, n, rank #1817, Hard
暴力bàolìforceHSK 6, n, rank #1817, Hard
暴力bàolìviolentHSK 6, n, rank #1817, Hard
bàolì(bao4li4) T4
  1. 1violence
  2. 2force
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March 24, 2026
暴力bàolì(bao4li4)

暴力 (bàolì) refers to the use of physical force intended to harm or intimidate. It is commonly used in contexts discussing crime, conflicts, or social issues. This term can encompass both physical violence and more abstract forms of coercion.

Frequency#1817DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about '暴力' are often tied to social harmony and the collective responsibility of maintaining peace, reflecting the value placed on community over individual actions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'violent' storm (暴) that suddenly unleashes its 'force' (力) on the unsuspecting town. The storm symbolizes unpredictable and destructive power, similar to how '暴力' represents violent behavior.

Meanings of 暴力

bàolì(bao4li4)
1violence
2force
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About 暴力

暴力Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1817Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 暴力

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暴力 (bàolì) vs 冲突 (chōngtū) — choose 暴力 when emphasizing physical force, while 冲突 refers more to conflict or disagreement without necessarily involving violence.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'violent' storm (暴) that suddenly unleashes its 'force' (力) on the unsuspecting town. The storm symbolizes unpredictable and destructive power, similar to how '暴力' represents violent behavior.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when discussing '暴力' as it often carries a negative connotation. It is typically used in serious contexts, like news reports or academic discussions, rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include '暴力行为' (violent behavior) and '暴力事件' (violent incident).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, '暴力' connects with other advanced vocabulary related to social issues and emotional states. Students should focus on the nuances and contexts in which this term is used, particularly in discussions on law and ethics.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about '暴力' are often tied to social harmony and the collective responsibility of maintaining peace, reflecting the value placed on community over individual actions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 暴力 with 力 (lì), which means 'force' without the violent connotation. For example, saying '我喜欢暴力' (I like force) instead of '我喜欢力量' (I like strength) can be misleading and inappropriate.

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Component Characters

暴bàosudden
15 strokes日
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力lìpower
HSK 52 strokes力
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Grammar Patterns of 暴力

暴力 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他历来反对用____解决问题。

He has always been opposed to using violence to solve problems.

Example Sentences for 暴力 (10)

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公民抗命，不管是暴力还是非暴力的，都是故意犯法。

gōng mín kàng mìng， ， bù guǎn shì bào lì huán shì fēi bào lì， de ， dū shì gù yì。

Civil disobedience, violent or non-violent, is intentional law breaking.
2
最近暴力行为激增，这已经打击了公众的信心。

zuì jìn bào lì háng wéi jī zēng， ， zhè yǐ jīng dǎ jī le gōng zhòng de xìn。

The recent spurt in violence has demoralised the public.
3
在该国不同的地区发生了群体暴力事件。

zài gāi guó bù tóng de dì qū fā shēng le qún tǐ bào lì shì jiàn。

Communal violence broke out in different parts of the country.
4
这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。

zhè yī zhèng jù zhèng shí le tā mén de guān diǎn， ， jí cǐ cì tū fā bào lì shì jiàn shì yǒu yù móu。

This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
5
在彼得斯堡，过去5年中有30名巡警死于暴力事件。

zài bǐ dé sī bǎo， ， guò5 qù 5 nián30 zhōng yǒu 30 míng xún jǐng sǐ yú bào。

In Petersburg, 30 patrolmen have died violently in the past five years.
6
他是宗派暴力中的第5个罹难者。

tā shì zōng pài bào lì zhōng de dì5 5 gè lí nán。

He was the fifth person to be killed in sectarian violence.
7
那是个集体丧失理智、谋杀与暴力合法化的时期。

nà shì gè jí tǐ sāng shī lǐ zhì、 、 móu shā yǔ bào lì hé fǎ huà de shí。

It was a period of collective insanity, of legalized murder and mayhem.
8
种种迹象表明选举将会是非暴力的、公正的。

zhǒng zhǒng jì xiàng biǎo míng xuǎn jǔ jiāng huì shì fēi bào lì de、 、 gōng zhèng。

The signs suggest that the elections will be non-violent and fair.
9
约翰似乎和我一样害怕他自己会使用暴力。

yuē hàn sì hū hé wǒ yī yàng hài pà tā zì jǐ huì shǐ yòng bào lì。

John seemed as horrified as I about his potential for violence.
10
孩子们经常会目睹暴力事件，其数量之多令人不安。

hái zǐ mén jīng cháng huì mù dǔ bào lì shì jiàn， ， qí shù liáng zhī duō líng rén bù。

Too often children are witness to a disturbing amount of violence.

Cultural Notes for 暴力

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, discussions about '暴力' are often tied to social harmony and the collective responsibility of maintaining peace, reflecting the value placed on community over individual actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 暴力

Common phrases include '暴力犯罪' (violent crime) and '家庭暴力' (domestic violence).