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动力
dònglì
Description
"动力"这个词有两个意思。一个是机器工作需要的力量，比如汽车的动力。另一个意思是让人努力做事的原因。
The word "动力" has two meanings. One is the force needed for machines to work, like the动力 of a car. The other meaning is the reason that motivates people to work hard.
Meanings
动力dònglì
motivation; driving force for doing something
孩子是我努力工作的动力。
My child is the motivation for my hard work.
动力dònglì
power that makes a machine run
这辆车的动力很大。
This car has a lot of power.
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Notes
- Etymology
动 (move) + 力 (power/force), literally "the force that makes things move."
- Nuance
as "motivation," 动力 is the inner push to act; 动机 is the reason or motive behind an action.
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