能量

• 拼音: néng liàng
• 汉字拆解: 能 = pictograph of a bear, meaning able/can; 量 = 日 + 一 + 里, to measure or amount

含义

Energy; power. Physical energy or personal vitality and positivity.

Has both scientific (physics: kinetic energy, potential energy) and colloquial uses (positive energy, vitality). The phrase 正能量 (positive energy) became a buzzword for positivity and optimism. Also used for nutrition (能量饮料 - energy drink).

例句

1. 这款饮料可以快速补充身体能量。
2. 她总是充满正能量，和她在一起很开心。
3. 太阳能是一种清洁的可再生能量。

用法指南

语境: science, health, positivity

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 运动可以帮助释放多余的能量。(Exercise can help release excess energy.)
• 我们需要更多正能量。(We need more positive energy.)

错误说法

• 他有很大的能量。(For describing someone's influence or power, use 能力 or 势力 — 能量 is more about physical or emotional energy)

起源与历史

能 (néng, ability/energy) + 量 (liàng, amount/quantity). Amount of energy or power.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal