着力

• Pinyin: zhuó lì
• Hanzi breakdown: 着 = 羊 + 目 (apply); 力 = strength radical (strength)

Meaning

To focus efforts on; to concentrate on; to apply strength to. Directing energy and attention toward a specific goal.

A formal verb indicating focused effort and deliberate attention on specific tasks or goals. Common in policy documents, strategic plans, and official reports. Implies intentional prioritization.

Examples

1. 政府着力解决民生问题。 The government is focusing its efforts on improving people's livelihoods.
2. 公司着力打造核心竞争力。 The company is focusing on building its core competitiveness.
3. 他着力研究量子计算技术。 He is focusing his research on quantum computing.

Usage Guide

Context: policy, business, research

Tone: determined

Do Say

• 下一阶段我们将着力提升服务质量。(In the next phase, we will focus our efforts on improving service quality.)
• 这幅画着力表现光影的变化。(This painting focuses on expressing changes in light and shadow.)

Don't Say

• 着力睡觉 — sounds odd; 着力 is for purposeful work, not passive activities

Origin & History

着 (to apply, to focus) + 力 (strength, effort)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal