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魄
pò
Description
"魄"在古代指人的一种精神力量，常常和"魂"一起用。
"魄" in ancient times referred to a kind of spiritual strength in a person, often used together with "魂".
今天我们很少单独用它，多用在"魄力"这样的词里。
Today we rarely use "魄" alone; it is mostly found in words like "魄力".
Meanings
魄pò
soul; spirit (part tied to the body)
古人相信人有魂和魄。
Ancient people believed humans have soul and spirit.
魄力pòlì
boldness; daring; strength of character
这个领导很有魄力。
This leader is very decisive.
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Notes
- Nuance
魄 rarely stands alone today; it mostly appears in compounds like 魄力, 气魄, 魂魄.
- Etymology
paired with 魂; 魂 was seen as the yang spirit, 魄 the yin, body-bound soul.
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