B2 noun Formal 1 min read

魄力

pò lì /pʰuɔ⁵¹ li⁵¹/
Practice it

Pòlì represents the commanding boldness and decisive strength required to lead and make tough choices.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Boldness and decisiveness in handling difficult tasks or major decisions.
  • A positive trait often associated with strong leadership and executive force.
  • Implies both the courage to act and the strength to execute.

Overview

“魄力”是一个在汉语中评价极高的褒义词，主要用于形容一个人在面对复杂局面、巨大压力或重大转折点时，所展现出的非凡胆识、果断作风以及强大的精神力量。它不仅包含“敢做”的勇气，更包含“做成”的能力和承担后果的担当。在用法模式上，“魄力”作为抽象名词，最常见的结构是“有/具备/展现魄力”。它也可以被“非凡的”、“惊人的”、“改革的”等定语修饰。例如，“他以非凡的魄力推动了整个行业的转型”。此外，它也常用于否定结构“缺乏魄力”，用来批评决策者优柔寡断、畏首畏尾。从常见语境来看，“魄力”的应用场景通常比较宏大且严肃。它频繁出现在商业管理、政治决策和个人创业的讨论中。在企业经营中，当领导者决定投入全部资金研发新技术，或者在市场低迷时逆势扩张，这种行为会被视为“有魄力”。在个人生活中，放弃稳定的工作去追求充满不确定性的梦想，也需要极大的魄力。在词语辨析方面，我们需要区分“魄力”与几个近义词。首先是“胆量”，胆量更多指生理或心理上对恐惧的克服，如“胆量大敢跳伞”；而“魄力”则是一种社会化的、带有策略性的勇敢。其次是“气魄”，气魄更侧重于规模和宏大的气势，如“建筑很有气魄”；而“魄力”则紧紧跟随人的行为和决策。最后，“魄力”与“果断”虽然都强调快，但“魄力”更强调这种快决策背后的力量感和影响力。总而言之，“魄力”是一个衡量个人领导力和心理素质的重要维度。

Examples

1

他做事很有魄力，从不拖泥带水。

everyday

He does things with great boldness and never procrastinates.

2

领导层需要具备改革的魄力，才能带领公司走出困境。

formal

The leadership needs the daring to reform to lead the company out of trouble.

3

哥们儿，你辞职创业这事儿真有魄力！

informal

Buddy, you've got real guts to quit your job and start a business!

4

政治家的魄力往往决定了国家改革的成败。

academic

A politician's resolution often determines the success or failure of national reforms.

Common Collocations

展现魄力 to demonstrate boldness
缺乏魄力 to lack resolution
改革的魄力 the daring to reform

Common Phrases

很有魄力

to be very bold and decisive

改革魄力

resolution for reform

政治魄力

political resolution

Often Confused With

魄力 vs 胆量

Refers to raw courage or guts, often used for physical bravery or not being afraid of danger.

魄力 vs 气魄

Refers to grand spirit or scale, often describing the magnificence of buildings, art, or a person's broad vision.

Grammar Patterns

有/具备 + 魄力 表现出 + 魄力 很有/极具 + 魄力

How to Use It

Usage Notes

It is a formal to neutral noun. It is highly positive and used in professional, political, or serious personal contexts. Avoid using it for trivial personal habits or small daily choices.

Common Mistakes

A common error is using it to mean physical strength (体力) or using it to describe a reckless person who acts without a plan (which is 鲁莽, not 魄力).

Tips

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Complimenting Leadership and Bold Moves

Use this word to praise a superior or a colleague who makes a difficult but necessary decision that others are afraid to make.

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Don't Confuse with Physical Strength

Even though it contains the word '力' (power), it refers to mental and decisional strength, not physical muscle power.

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The Ideal Chinese Leader

In Chinese culture, '魄力' is seen as a core requirement for a 'strongman' (强人) leader who can drive social or corporate change.

Word Origin

'魄' (pò) historically relates to the soul or vigor, and '力' (lì) means strength. Combined, they signify spiritual strength manifested in action.

Cultural Context

In Chinese business and politics, '魄力' is the defining characteristic of a 'strongman' leader who can break through traditional barriers.

Memory Tip

Think of '魄' (soul/spirit) and '力' (power). It is the 'power of one's spirit' to make big moves and command a situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

不一定。虽然常用于形容领导或管理层，但任何在关键时刻敢于决断、不畏艰难并付诸行动的人都可以被形容为有“魄力”。

这是一个明显的褒义词，是对一个人办事能力、心理素质和决断力的高度认可。

“有魄力”包含了智慧、远见和对结果的掌控力，而“胆子大”可能只是单纯的冒险或鲁莽。

通常不建议。它通常用于形容重大的决策或长期的行为风格，形容买菜或选衣服等小事会显得过于夸张。

Test Yourself

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这位年轻的CEO在公司危机时刻表现出了非凡的___，果断决定转型。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

“魄力”指处理重大问题时的胆识和决断力，最符合CEO在危机时刻的表现。

multiple choice

请从以下选项中选出最合适的语境：

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

推行制度改革涉及压力、决策和影响力，是“魄力”的标准使用语境。

sentence building

他 / 办事 / 很有 / 魄力 / 总是 / 能够 / 迅速 / 解决问题

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

“他办事很有魄力”是主谓宾结构，后面接具体表现，逻辑最通顺。

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