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Physical strength in Chinese

physical strength · HSK 5

体力 tǐ lì

  1. 体 tǐ body
  2. 力 lì force

爬山需要很好的体力。 Mountain climbing requires good stamina.

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How do you say physical strength in Chinese?

Physical strength in Chinese is 体力 (tǐ lì).

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