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费力
fèilì
Description
“费力”是说做一件事要用很多力气，很不容易。
"费力" means that doing something requires a lot of effort and is not easy.
比如搬很重的东西，或者学很难的东西，都会让人觉得费力。
For example, moving very heavy things or learning difficult subjects can make people feel 费力.
Meanings
费力fèilì
to require much effort; strenuous
这个箱子太重了，搬起来很费力。
This box is too heavy; it's hard to lift.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
费 (to spend) + 力 (strength/effort), literally "to spend effort."
- Nuance
费力 stresses physical or mental effort; 费事 stresses trouble or complicated steps.
In videos
“但实际上大部分人在梦里飞得还挺费力的”
“这样的话就不会变成一个费力杠杆”
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