力 is the character for “strength”. It is made out of 2 strokes.
| Chinese Character | Simplified Version | Bopomofo | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 力 | 力 | ㄌㄧˋ | lì |


Definition
Strength; power; force; strength; ability; strenuously; surname li
Historical Origins
The character 力 dates back to the oracle bone script. Its representation is still subject to different interpretations; either an arm bending out from the side of the body or a wooden plough.

Vocabulary with the Character 力
| Chinese | Bopomofo | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 力量 | ㄌㄧˋ ㄌㄧㄤˊ | lì liàng | Power; strength |
| 力氣 | ㄌㄧˋ ㄑㄧˋ | lì qì | Physical strength |
| 力學 | ㄌㄧˋ ㄒㄩㄝˊ | lì xué | Mechanics |
| 力爭 | ㄌㄧˋ ㄓㄥ | lì zhēng | Strive for; make every effort |
| 勇力 | ㄩㄥˇ ㄌㄧˋ | yǒng lì | Bravery; courage |
| 用力 | ㄩㄥˋ ㄌㄧˋ | yòng lì | Exert force |
| 努力 | ㄋㄨˇ ㄌㄧˋ | nǔ lì | Great effort; to strive |
| 能力 | ㄋㄥˊ ㄌㄧˋ | néng lì | Capability; ability |
| 壓力 | ㄧㄚ ㄌㄧˋ | yā lì | Pressure |