lực

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The Vietnamese word "lực" is a noun that primarily means "force" or "strength." It is used in various contexts, both physical and abstract.

Basic Explanation:

• Meaning: "Lực" refers to the power or energy that can cause movement or change. It can also refer to a person's physical strength or capability.

Usage Instructions:

1. Physical Context: You can use "lực" when talking about physical force, such as lifting something heavy.
2. Abstract Context: It can also refer to the strength of ideas, emotions, or influence in a social context.

Examples:

• Physical Example:

  • "Cần có nhiều lực để nâng cái bàn này."
  • (You need a lot of force to lift this table.)

• Abstract Example:

  • "Lực của ý tưởng mới này rất mạnh mẽ."
  • (The force of this new idea is very strong.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "lực" can be combined with other words to create phrases that convey specific meanings: - Lực lượng (force, troops): Refers to a group of people with strength, often used in military or organizational contexts. - Example: "Lực lượng quân đội đã sẵn sàng." (The military force is ready.)

Word Variants:

• Lực sĩ: This means "athlete" or "weightlifter," referring to someone who is strong or has physical power.
• Sức lực: This phrase refers to "physical strength" or "energy" and is often used to describe someone's stamina.

Different Meanings:

While "lực" primarily means "force" or "strength," it can also have specific meanings in different fields: - In physics, it refers to the scientific concept of force. - In philosophy or discussions about social movements, it can refer to the influence or power of an idea or group.

Synonyms:

• Sức mạnh: This means "strength" and can be used interchangeably in many contexts with "lực."
• Cường độ: This means "intensity" and is often used in more technical or scientific contexts.

Academic

noun

1. force; strength