The word 兵力 (bīnglì) is a compound noun formed through the combination of two morphemes: 兵 (bīng), meaning "soldier" or "military," and 力 (lì), meaning "strength," "force," or "capability." It follows a common Chinese word-formation pattern where the first element specifies the domain (military) and the second denotes an abstract quality or resource (strength). Together, they create a new, specific meaning not fully conveyed by either part alone: the aggregate fighting power, troop strength, or military capacity of a force, effectively meaning "military strength" or "manpower." This structural logic, where semantic elements combine to produce a precise, compound concept, is characteristic of modern Chinese terminology.