活力

• Pinyin: huó lì
• Hanzi breakdown: 活 = alive/lively; 力 = strength/power

Meaning

Vitality; vigor; energy. The quality of being full of life and energy.

Used to describe people, organizations, cities, or economies that are energetic and dynamic. Often paired with 充满 (full of) or 有 (has). Can describe both physical energy and metaphorical dynamism.

Examples

1. 年轻人应该充满活力，不要总是无精打采的。 Young people should be full of vitality, not always listless.
2. 这座城市虽然古老，但依然充满活力。 Although this city is ancient, it is still full of energy.
3. 适当的运动能让你保持活力。 Moderate exercise can help you maintain vitality.

Usage Guide

Context: personality, health, business, description

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 你今天看起来特别有活力。(You look especially energetic today.)
• 这家公司很有活力。(This company is very dynamic.)

Don't Say

• 这块石头很有活力 (活力 is for living things or metaphorical dynamism, not inanimate objects without metaphorical context)

Origin & History

Compound of 活 (alive, lively) + 力 (strength, power), meaning the power of life.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal