chī​lì HSK5

strenuous

  • created sense approved 吃力 · chī​lì · strenuous — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吃力

    chī​lì

    strenuous

    requiring or involving great effort; laborious; tiring

    吃 (literal) → 吃 · chī · to exhaust 力 (literal) → 力 · lì · strength

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  • created sense approved 吃力 · chī​lì · to bear weight — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吃力

    chī​lì

    to bear weight

    to sustain or withstand pressure or physical load (of a structure, wall, etc.)

    吃 (literal) → 吃 · chī · to penetrate 力 (literal) → 力 · lì · strength

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