Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

强力 [qiánɡlì]

1. 1. noun A strong power.

   你不要用强力欺压弱者。

   You mustn't use force to bully and oppress the weak.

2. 2. noun The power of resistance; strength; the ability of a substance to resist the action of an outside force.

   这个沙发很结实, 禁得住强力挤压。

   The sofa is firm, it can stand being squashed under high pressures.

3. 3. adjective Strong efficacy.

   这块污渍要用强力去污粉才能擦得干净。

   This stain can not be cleaned without powerful cleaning powder.

4. 4. adjective Esp. Have dictatorial power or authority of a country.

   我们不得不听从强力部门的指挥。

   We can not but listen to the command of the powerful department.