势力

• 拼音: shì lì
• 汉字拆解: 势 = 埶 (plant) + 力 (power), meaning momentum; 力 = pictograph of a plow, meaning strength

含义

Power; influence; force (often political or social).

Refers to the power, influence, or sphere of control that a person, group, or organization has. Can be neutral but often has negative connotations when referring to factions or cliques. Common in political, historical, and business contexts. Often modified by 政治 (political), 黑暗 (dark), or 敌对 (hostile).

例句

1. 他在公司的势力越来越大。
2. 各方势力都想控制这个地区。
3. 我们要警惕境外敌对势力。

用法指南

语境: politics, business, history

语气: analytical

正确说法

• 势力范围很广。(The sphere of influence is very broad.)
• 不同势力之间的斗争。(The struggle between different factions.)

错误说法

• 他很有势力帮我 — for personal ability to help, use 能力 or 办法, not 势力

起源与历史

Compound of 势 (power/momentum) + 力 (force), meaning combined power and influence.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal