势
力

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The word "势力" is formed by combining the character "势", which conveys the idea of power, influence, or prevailing conditions, with the character "力", which directly means strength or force. This juxtaposition results in a compound term that specifically denotes influential power, authoritative strength, or the capacity to exert control, derived directly from the meanings of its constituent characters.

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他的势力很大。

Tā de shìlì hěn dà.

His influence is very great.

那个黑帮势力被警方打击了。

Nàge hēibāng shìlì bèi jǐngfāng dǎjīle.

That gang's power was cracked down on by the police.

两股势力在争夺这个地区的控制权。

Liǎng gǔ shìlì zài zhēngduó zhège dìqū de kòngzhìquán.

Two forces are vying for control of this region.

国际势力试图影响该国的内政。

Guójì shìlì shìtú yǐngxiǎng gāi guó de nèizhèng.

International forces are attempting to influence that country's internal affairs.

在经济衰退的背景下，各方势力都在重新计算自己的利益。

Zài jīngjì shuāituì de bèijǐng xià, gè fāng shìlì dōu zài chóngxīn jìsuàn zìjǐ de lìyì.

Against the backdrop of economic recession, all parties and forces are recalculating their own interests.

Word Definition - 势力

shì li power; influence; a force (military, political etc)

Individual Character Details

势 shì
力 lì, lì