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势力
shìlì
Description
“势力”指一个人、一个国家或一个团体所拥有的力量和影响。
"势力" refers to the power and influence possessed by a person, a country, or a group.
我们常说某个国家的势力很大,意思是它有很强的影响力。
We often say a country has great "势力", meaning it has strong influence.
Meanings
势力shìlì
power, force, or influence held by a group
这个公司的势力越来越大。
This company's influence is growing.
势力shìlì
a faction or group holding such power
城里有好几个势力在争地盘。
Several factions in the city are fighting over territory.
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Notes
- Etymology
势 (momentum/power) + 力 (strength), together meaning influential force.
- Nuance
势力 stresses influence over others, while 实力 stresses actual capability.
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