实力

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这支球队的实力很强。▶ —
   This team is very strong.
2. 他完全是靠实力赢得了比赛。▶ —
   He won the match purely on his own strength.

Collocations

Mnemonic

实 shí "real" + 力 lì "strength": the strength or ability one really has, i.e. actual capability. 凭实力 = on one’s own merit. 实力雄厚 = to have solid strength. Synonym of 本领, 能力.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 凭实力 mean?

   • by one’s real ability (not luck)
   • by luck
   • by spending money
   • by asking others