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毅力 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
毅力yìlìperseveranceHSK 7, n, rank #16469, Hard
毅力yìlìwillpowerHSK 7, n, rank #16469, Hard
yìlì(yi4li4) T4
  1. 1perseverance
  2. 2willpower
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March 24, 2026
毅力yìlì(yi4li4)

毅力 (yìlì) refers to the strength of will and determination to continue pursuing a goal despite difficulties or obstacles. It is commonly used in contexts related to personal development, sports, and any situation requiring sustained effort over time.

Frequency#16469DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, perseverance is highly valued, often illustrated through proverbs that emphasize the importance of enduring hardship for long-term success. The concept of 毅力 is celebrated in stories of historical figures who overcame great challenges.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sturdy tree (毅) standing tall against strong winds, symbolizing unwavering willpower (力). The character 毅 combines the radical for 'tree' with a strong 'power' component, reinforcing the idea of standing firm and resilient.

Meanings of 毅力

yìlì(yi4li4)
1perseverance
2willpower
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About 毅力

毅力Simplified
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#16469Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 毅力

Quick Contrast

毅志 (yìzhì) vs 毅力 (yìlì) — choose 毅力 when emphasizing sustained effort and determination, while 毅志 focuses more on strong will or intention.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a sturdy tree (毅) standing tall against strong winds, symbolizing unwavering willpower (力). The character 毅 combines the radical for 'tree' with a strong 'power' component, reinforcing the idea of standing firm and resilient.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 毅力 in both formal and informal contexts, as it often conveys a serious tone. Common collocations include '增强毅力' (enhance willpower) and '毅力不屈' (unyielding perseverance). Avoid confusing it with 努力 (nǔlì), which means 'to strive' or 'to exert effort,' as the former emphasizes mental strength.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 毅力 connects with other advanced vocabulary relating to personal qualities and emotional resilience. Students should focus on using it in complex sentences and practice pairing it with verbs like '培养' (cultivate) or '锻炼' (exercise) to enhance their fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, perseverance is highly valued, often illustrated through proverbs that emphasize the importance of enduring hardship for long-term success. The concept of 毅力 is celebrated in stories of historical figures who overcame great challenges.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misinterpret 毅力 as simply 'effort' or confuse it with 努力. For example, saying '我有很多毅力' (I have a lot of effort) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多毅力' (I have a lot of perseverance).

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Pronunciation of 毅力

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Component Characters

firm and resolute
15 strokes
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power
HSK 52 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 毅力

毅力 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 2 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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她的____尤为令人钦佩。

Her perseverance is especially admirable.

Example Sentences for 毅力 (1)

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我知道我有毅力做这事儿。

wǒ zhī dào wǒ yǒu yì lì zuò zhè shì ér。

I know I've got the willpower to do it.

Cultural Notes for 毅力

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, perseverance is highly valued, often illustrated through proverbs that emphasize the importance of enduring hardship for long-term success. The concept of 毅力 is celebrated in stories of historical figures who overcame great challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions about 毅力

You can say, '他展现了非凡的毅力来完成这个项目。' (He showed extraordinary perseverance to complete this project.)