马力

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 马力 (mǎlì)

马力 literally means "horsepower," a unit used to measure the power output of engines or machines. It is commonly used when discussing cars, motorcycles, or any mechanical device where power is a key feature.

Usage in Conversation

When you talk about vehicles, mentioning 马力 helps describe how powerful or fast the engine is. For example, "马力" means "This car has a lot of horsepower."

Common Collocations

  • 发动马力 (engine horsepower): refers to the power output of an engine.
  • 马力强劲 (strong horsepower): describes a powerful engine.
  • 马力不足 (insufficient horsepower): used when a machine or vehicle lacks enough power.

Tips

马力 is a technical term and usually appears in contexts related to mechanics or automobiles. Avoid confusing it with general words for strength or power (like 力气 or 力量), as 马力 specifically refers to mechanical power.

Summary

Use 马力 when discussing engine or machine power. It helps convey the performance level of vehicles or equipment clearly and precisely.

Example Sentences

This car has a lot of horsepower and runs very fast.

The horsepower of the engine determines the car's power performance.

This machine doesn't have enough horsepower to complete heavy-duty work.