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动力
dònglì
Description
“动力”是让东西动起来的力量，也可以指让人努力做事的原因。
"动力" is the force that makes things move, and can also refer to the reason that motivates people to work hard.
比如汽车需要动力才能跑，学习也需要动力。
For example, a car needs 动力 to run, and studying also requires 动力.
Meanings
动力dònglì
motivation; driving force
孩子是她努力工作的动力。
The child is her motivation to work hard.
动力dònglì
power; motive force (of a machine)
这台机器用电作动力。
This machine is powered by electricity.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
动 (move) + 力 (force/power), literally "the power that moves."
- Nuance
动力 can be physical (engine power) or figurative (motivation); 动机 means only "motive."
In videos
“这将是我更新的最大动力”
“这将是我更新的最大动力”
“这将是我更新的最大动力”
“这将是我更新的最大动力”
“呃，就是学语言动力是一件很重要的事情。”
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