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Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

有力 [yǒulì]
  1. 1. strong; powerful; forceful; energetic; vigorous; hefty; strengthen
    有力无处使
    have no outlet for one's surplus energy
    有力地打击了歪风邪气
    hit hard at evil trends
    作出有力的回答
    give a forceful answer
    提供有力的证据
    provide strong evidence; furnish convincing proof

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

有力 [yǒulì]
  1. 1. 有力量;力度大
    给敌人以有力的打击。
    措施有力

Examples

他的书法苍劲有力
His calligraphy is bold and vigorous.
作出强有力的反驳
refute (or rebut) with convincing arguments
对挑衅给予有力的反击
answer provocation with a vigorous counterblow
给以有力的回击
strike a powerful counterblow; hit back hard
他的发言简短有力
His speech was brief and forceful.
论辩有力
The argument is strong.
有力的论据
strong argument; valid reasons
他的声音凝重有力
He has a deep, powerful voice.
采取强有力的行动
take vigorous action
这位书法家的书法苍劲有力,入木三分。
This calligrapher writes a forceful hand, with bold and vigorous strokes.

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