风力

• Pinyin: fēng lì
• Hanzi breakdown: 风 = 几 + 虫 (wind, air movement); 力 = pictograph of a flexed arm (force, strength, power)

Meaning

Wind power; wind force; the strength or energy of the wind, measured on a scale in meteorology or harnessed for energy generation.

In meteorology, 风力 is graded on a scale (风力等级) from 0 to 17. In energy, 风力发电 (wind power generation) is a key collocation. Widely used in weather forecasts and clean energy policy discussions.

Examples

1. 气象部门发布预警称，此次强冷空气过境期间沿海地区将出现十级以上风力，船只须立即返港，禁止出海作业。 The meteorological department issued a warning that during this strong cold front, coastal areas would experience winds of force 10 or higher. Vessels must return to port immediately, and going out to sea is prohibited.
2. 该省近年来大力推进风力发电项目，已建成的风电场总装机容量跃居全国前三，为当地能源结构的清洁化转型奠定了重要基础。 In recent years, the province has vigorously promoted wind power projects. The total installed capacity of completed wind farms has risen into the top three nationwide, laying an important foundation for a cleaner local energy mix.
3. 设计团队在选址阶段对该地区全年风力分布规律进行了系统研究，以确保风电场在不同季节均能保持较高的发电效率。 During the site-selection phase, the design team conducted a systematic study of the area’s year-round wind patterns to ensure the wind farm could maintain high generation efficiency in different seasons.

Usage Guide

Context: meteorology, energy, environment, engineering

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 根据今天发布的气象预报，今晚本市将迎来六至七级风力，市民出行时需注意防风安全，骑行和摩托车用户尤其要提高警惕。(According to today's weather forecast, the city will experience force six to seven winds tonight; residents should take precautions when going out, and cyclists and motorcyclists in particular should remain especially vigilant.)
• 这项研究通过对比不同地形条件下的风力数据，为当地政府在内陆山区选址建设新型风电设施提供了科学依据。(By comparing wind force data across different terrain conditions, this study provided a scientific basis for the local government to site new wind power facilities in inland mountainous areas.)

Don't Say

• 风力 to mean 'the power of the wind' in a poetic or metaphorical sense — use 风的力量 or 风势 in non-technical figurative contexts

Origin & History

风 (wind) + 力 (force/power/strength) — the strength or power of the wind

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal