A2 verb Neutral 1 min read

协力

xie2li4 /xié lì/

To combine efforts and work together for a shared objective.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • To work together towards a common goal.
  • Emphasizes cooperation and teamwork.
  • Common in daily life and work.

Overview

“协力”是一个动词,意思是共同努力、合作。它强调的是一群人为了实现同一个目标而一起付出努力,互相配合。这个词语在日常交流和工作场合中都很常用,表达了团结合作的重要性。

“协力”通常后面会跟一个表示目标的短语或句子。例如,“协力完成某事”、“协力建造某物”、“协力克服困难”。它也可以单独使用,暗示着一种合作的行动。

“协力”常用于描述团队合作的场景,比如在项目开发中,团队成员需要协力完成任务;在体育比赛中,队员们需要协力赢得比赛;在家庭生活中,家人也需要协力处理家务。在一些正式的场合,比如会议、报告中,也常常会用到这个词来强调合作。

与“协力”意思相近的词语有“合作”、“协作”、“同心协力”、“齐心协力”。“合作”是一个更广泛的词,可以指任何形式的共同工作。“协作”则更侧重于分工合作,互相配合。“同心协力”和“齐心协力”则更强调思想一致、目标统一,是“协力”的强调形式,比“协力”更具感情色彩和文学性。

Examples

1

我们必须协力完成这个项目。

everyday

We must work together to complete this project.

2

在这次抗洪救灾中,全国人民协力同心,共克时艰。

formal

In this flood relief effort, people from all over the country united and worked together to overcome the difficulties.

3

孩子们一起协力搭了一个很高的积木塔。

informal

The children worked together to build a very tall block tower.

4

该研究团队通过协力合作,在短时间内取得了突破性进展。

academic

The research team achieved breakthrough progress in a short period through collaborative efforts.

Common Collocations

协力完成 work together to complete
协力合作 cooperate and collaborate
协力同心 work with one heart and one mind

Common Phrases

同心协力

work together with one heart

齐心协力

work together with one mind

群策群力

pool wisdom and efforts

Often Confused With

协力 vs 合作

'协力' emphasizes the act of exerting combined effort, often implying physical or active participation. '合作' is broader and can include agreements, partnerships, or simply working together without necessarily stressing the exertion of force.

协力 vs 协作

'协作' often implies a division of labor and specialized roles within a team, where each member contributes their part. '协力' focuses more on the unified effort and shared exertion towards the goal.

Grammar Patterns

大家/我们/他们 + 协力 + [动词短语/句子] 协力 + 完成/建造/克服 + [名词短语]

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term '协力' is generally neutral to slightly formal. It is best used when describing active, concerted efforts towards a common goal. Avoid using it in contexts where individual effort is primary or where the cooperation is merely passive.


Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '协力' with words that imply mere agreement or passive involvement. Remember that '协力' inherently means actively putting in effort together. Also, ensure it's used when there's a clear shared objective.

Tips

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Focus on Shared Goals

When using '协力', remember it's about achieving a common objective together. Think about what you are working towards.

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Avoid Overuse in Simple Tasks

While '协力' emphasizes teamwork, avoid using it for very simple, individual tasks where cooperation isn't the main focus.

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Importance of Harmony

Chinese culture highly values group harmony and collective effort, making '协力' a frequently used and appreciated concept.

Word Origin

The character '协' (xié) originally meant to harmonize or agree. The character '力' (lì) means strength or power. Together, '协力' signifies harmonizing one's strength with others, i.e., working together.

Cultural Context

The concept of '协力' aligns with traditional East Asian values that emphasize collectivism, harmony, and the importance of group success over individual achievement. It reflects a societal preference for unity and mutual support.

Memory Tip

Think of '协' as 'joining' forces and '力' as 'strength'. So, '协力' means joining your strength with others.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“协力”更侧重于共同付出努力,强调的是行动上的一致和力量的汇聚。“合作”则是一个更广泛的概念,可以指在目标、利益或工作上的共同进行,不一定需要非常紧密的行动配合。

“协力”可以用在各种需要团队合作的场合,包括工作项目、体育比赛、家庭事务,以及需要共同解决问题的各种情境中。

“协力”的近义词包括“合作”、“协作”、“同心协力”、“齐心协力”等。

通常情况下,“协力”表达的是积极主动的合作意愿。如果是不情愿的合作,可能需要使用其他更具体的词语来描述。

Test Yourself

fill blank

大家______,才能把这个项目做好。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 协力

“协力”表示共同努力,符合句子语境。

multiple choice

下列哪个词语最能表达“协力”的意思?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 合作

“合作”和“协力”都表示共同工作,是近义词。

sentence building

请将以下词语组成一个通顺的句子:大家 / 协力 / 完成 / 任务

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 大家 协力 完成 任务

“大家协力完成任务”是一个主谓宾结构清晰的句子,符合语法和语意。

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