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March 24, 2026
视力(視力)shìlì(shi4li4)
视力 (shìlì) refers to the ability to see or the quality of one's eyesight. It is commonly used in contexts relating to eye health, vision tests, and discussions about visual acuity. The term can also imply the clarity and sharpness of one's vision, making it relevant in both medical and everyday conversations.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, there is significant emphasis on eye health, especially in urban areas where screen time is high. Regular eye check-ups are common, and phrases like '保护视力' (bǎohù shìlì) meaning 'protect your eyesight' are frequently heard as part of health awareness campaigns.
Memory Tip
Think of 视 as 'seeing' (like 'sight') and 力 as 'strength' or 'power.' Visualize someone using their strong vision to spot distant objects. The character 视 resembles an eye looking outwards, reinforcing the idea of sight and perception.
Meanings of 视力
shìlì(shi4li4)
1vision
2eyesight
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About 视力
视力Simplified
視力Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7769Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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视力 (shìlì) vs 眼力 (yǎnlì) — use 视力 for general eyesight quality, while 眼力 refers more to the ability to perceive or judge based on sight.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 视 as 'seeing' (like 'sight') and 力 as 'strength' or 'power.' Visualize someone using their strong vision to spot distant objects. The character 视 resembles an eye looking outwards, reinforcing the idea of sight and perception.
Usage Notes
Avoid confusing 视力 with other terms related to vision, such as 视觉 (shìjué), which refers to 'visual perception.' 视力 is more focused on the physical capability of seeing. It is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in medical settings or casual conversations about eye health.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 视力 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to health and anatomy. Students should focus on its use in medical contexts and practice sentences describing vision-related issues, as this will enhance their ability to discuss health topics effectively.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, there is significant emphasis on eye health, especially in urban areas where screen time is high. Regular eye check-ups are common, and phrases like '保护视力' (bǎohù shìlì) meaning 'protect your eyesight' are frequently heard as part of health awareness campaigns.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 视力 with 视觉, mistakenly using 视觉 when referring to physical eyesight. Correct usage would be to say, '我的视力很好' (wǒ de shìlì hěn hǎo) meaning 'My eyesight is good.'
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Grammar Patterns of 视力
视力 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.
There are 7 million blind and visually impaired people in Britain.
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你的视力恢复得非常快。
nǐ de shì lì huī fù dé fēi cháng kuài。
Your eyesight rights itself very quickly.
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鸟有敏锐的视力,而狗有灵敏的嗅觉.
niǎo yǒu mǐn ruì de shì lì, , ér gǒu yǒu líng mǐn de xiù.
Birds have sharp eyes and dogs have sharp noses.
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伴随着他视力的下降，他的画作变得更富印象派风格。
bàn suí zháo tā shì lì de xià jiàng， ， tā de huà zuò biàn dé gēng fù yìn xiàng pài fēng。
His paintings had become more impressionistic as his eyesight dimmed.
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光线很暗时他们视力不佳。
guāng xiàn hěn àn shí tā mén shì lì bù jiā。
Their eyesight is poor in low light.
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Cultural Notes for 视力
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, there is significant emphasis on eye health, especially in urban areas where screen time is high. Regular eye check-ups are common, and phrases like '保护视力' (bǎohù shìlì) meaning 'protect your eyesight' are frequently heard as part of health awareness campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions about 视力
'Poor eyesight' is translated as 视力差 (shìlì chà).
视力 refers to the ability to see, while 视觉 refers to visual perception, including how the brain interprets visual information.
No, 视力 can be used in both medical and everyday contexts when discussing eyesight.
