功力

• Pinyin: gōng lì
• Desglose de hanzi: 功 = skill achieved through sustained effort; 力 = pictograph of a muscular arm — power, strength

Significado

Maestría profunda; fuerza interior cultivada

Deeper and more internal than 功底. Whereas 功底 refers to the foundational base, 功力 conveys the energy and power generated from long cultivation. Used in martial arts (内功功力深厚), traditional arts, literary writing, and academic work. 功力深厚 is the highest praise for a seasoned practitioner.

Ejemplos

1. 这位武术大师内功功力深厚，数十年苦修方达到如今的境界。
2. 读他的诗，可以感受到一种历经岁月沉淀的深厚功力。
3. 年轻棋手虽有才气，但功力尚浅，与老将对弈仍显不足。

Guía de uso

Contexto: martial arts, arts, mastery, writing, evaluation

Tono: evaluative

Correcto

• 他的书法功力深厚，一笔一画都透着多年的修炼。(His calligraphy reveals deep skill — every stroke reflects years of devoted practice.)
• 这篇文章文字简练，可见作者的文字功力不凡。(This article's concise language reveals the author's exceptional command of writing.)

Incorrecto

• 将'功力'用于描述体力或物理力量 — 功力 refers to cultivated inner skill or mastery, not physical strength; use 力气 or 体力 for physical strength

Origen e historia

功 (skill/merit cultivated through effort) + 力 (power; strength)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Educated speakers