视力
视力 em 30 segundos
- 视力 (shìlì) is a noun meaning vision or eyesight, focusing on the physical clarity of what one sees.
- It is commonly used with verbs like 保护 (protect), 检查 (check), and 下降 (decline).
- In China, it is a major health topic due to high myopia rates among students.
- It is strictly literal; for metaphorical 'vision,' use words like 眼光 or 远见.
The term 视力 (shìlì) is a fundamental noun in the Chinese language that specifically refers to the physiological ability of the eyes to distinguish the shapes and details of objects at a given distance. It is the literal 'power of vision.' In a biological sense, it encompasses the clarity of the retinal image and the precision of the brain's interpretation of that image. When we talk about 视力, we are often discussing the health of the ocular system, the refractive state of the eye (whether one is nearsighted or farsighted), and the overall functional capacity of one's sight. In modern China, 视力 is a topic of intense public interest due to the high prevalence of myopia among the youth, making it a word you will encounter in medical, educational, and daily social contexts.
- Physiological Aspect
- Refers to the sharpness of vision, often measured using a Snellen chart or the E-chart common in China.
- Social Aspect
- Often used in discussions regarding health standards for certain professions, such as pilots or drivers.
- Metaphorical Extension
- While less common than '眼光' (insight), it can occasionally imply the physical capability to perceive details others might miss.
“由于长时间看电脑,他的视力明显下降了。” (Due to looking at the computer for a long time, his vision has clearly declined.)
Understanding 视力 requires looking at its components: 视 (shì) meaning 'to look' or 'vision', and 力 (lì) meaning 'power' or 'strength'. Together, they form the 'strength of looking.' This word is strictly a noun and cannot be used as a verb. You don't '视力' something; rather, you 'have' (有) good 视力, or your 视力 'declines' (下降). It is a neutral term, though in modern discourse, it is frequently associated with the 'protection' (保护) of one's eyes against the digital strain of the 21st century.
“飞行员对视力的要求非常高。” (The requirements for vision for pilots are very high.)
- Medical Context
- Used in '视力检查' (vision test) and '视力矫正' (vision correction).
- Educational Context
- Schools in China perform regular '视力检测' to monitor students' eye health.
The word also appears in various compound concepts. For instance, '裸眼视力' (luǒyǎn shìlì) refers to uncorrected vision (without glasses), while '矫正视力' (jiǎozhèng shìlì) refers to vision with glasses or contacts. This distinction is crucial in official documents and medical records. Furthermore, the concept of 视力 is deeply tied to the 'Eye Exercises' (眼保健操) that Chinese students perform daily, a cultural phenomenon aimed at maintaining good 视力 from a young age.
“多吃胡萝卜对保护视力有好处。” (Eating more carrots is good for protecting your eyesight.)
Using 视力 correctly involves pairing it with the right verbs and adjectives. As a noun, it typically functions as the subject or object of a sentence. Because it describes a physical capacity, it is often quantified or qualified by its quality. The most common verbs used with 视力 are 保护 (protect), 检查 (check/examine), 下降 (decline), and 恢复 (recover/restore).
- Common Verb Pairings
- 保护视力 (Protect eyesight), 损害视力 (Damage eyesight), 测试视力 (Test vision).
- Adjective Modifiers
- 视力良好 (Good vision), 视力模糊 (Blurred vision), 视力微弱 (Weak vision).
When describing someone's vision, you would say '他的视力很好' (His vision is very good) or '我的视力不太好' (My vision isn't very good). Note that you do not use '看' (look) to describe the quality of vision; you use '好' (good) or '差' (bad). If you want to talk about the process of vision getting worse, '下降' (xiàjiàng) is the standard formal term, while '变差' (biàn chà) is more colloquial.
“你应该定期去医院检查视力。” (You should go to the hospital regularly to check your vision.)
In formal writing, such as medical reports or academic papers, 视力 is often categorized. You might see '中心视力' (central vision) or '周边视力' (peripheral vision). In the context of technology, we discuss how screens affect 视力. For example, '电子产品对青少年的视力有负面影响' (Electronic products have a negative impact on the vision of teenagers). This sentence structure—[Subject] 对 [Noun] 有 [Influence]—is a classic way to use 视力 in a B1/B2 level sentence.
Another important usage is in the context of '矫正' (correction). If someone has poor vision, they might seek '视力矫正' (vision correction) through glasses, contact lenses, or laser surgery (激光手术). When talking about the results of such procedures, you would say '手术后,他的视力恢复到了1.0' (After the surgery, his vision recovered to 1.0). Here, the use of '到' (to) indicates the specific point of recovery.
“这种眼镜可以有效地矫正你的视力。” (These glasses can effectively correct your vision.)
You will encounter the word 视力 in several distinct environments in Chinese-speaking societies. The most common is the medical environment. At an eye clinic (眼科门诊) or an optician (眼镜店), the staff will constantly use this word. You'll hear '请看视力表' (Please look at the eye chart) or '你的左眼视力比右眼好' (Your left eye vision is better than your right eye). In these settings, the word is technical and precise.
- At School
- Teachers often remind students: '注意坐姿,保护视力' (Pay attention to your posture, protect your eyesight).
- In Advertisements
- Marketing for eye drops, supplements (like Lutein), and 'eye-protection' lamps (护眼灯) frequently use 视力 to appeal to health-conscious consumers.
The educational system is another major source. In China, students undergo mandatory physical exams (体检) every year, and 视力 is a key metric. Parents often discuss their children's 视力 with worry, as the academic pressure leads to long hours of study and potential myopia. You might hear a parent say, '我真担心孩子的视力,他作业太多了' (I'm really worried about my child's eyesight; he has too much homework).
“学校每年都会组织学生进行视力普查。” (The school organizes a general vision screening for students every year.)
In the workplace, especially for jobs requiring high physical standards, 视力 is a frequent topic. This includes the military (军队), aviation (航空), and even certain high-precision manufacturing roles. During recruitment, you might hear '视力达标' (vision meets the standard) or '视力不合格' (vision does not pass). Even for office workers, the term '视力疲劳' (visual fatigue) is a common complaint heard around the water cooler.
Finally, in news and media, you will see reports on the 'national vision health' (国民视力健康). Government initiatives often aim to '降低青少年近视率' (reduce the myopia rate among teenagers), and 视力 is the primary keyword in these reports. It is treated as a matter of national health and even national security, as it affects the pool of eligible military recruits.
Learners of Chinese often make specific errors when using 视力. The most frequent mistake is confusing it with related words like 眼睛 (yǎnjing - eyes), 视野 (shìyě - field of vision), or 视觉 (shìjué - sense of sight/visual). While '眼睛' is the physical organ, '视力' is the capacity of that organ. You cannot say '我的眼睛很差' to mean your vision is bad (though people might understand), the correct term is '我的视力很差'.
- Confusing with '眼睛'
- Wrong: 他的眼睛是1.5。 Right: 他的视力是1.5。
- Confusing with '视觉'
- 视觉 refers to the whole visual system or aesthetic 'vision'. 视力 is just the clarity of sight.
Another common error is using the wrong verb for 'checking' vision. Learners might use '看' (look) or '观' (observe) instead of the correct 检查 (jiǎnchá) or 测试 (cèshì). For example, '我要看我的视力' sounds like you are literally trying to look at the concept of vision, whereas '我要检查视力' means you want to have your vision tested.
“错误用法:我的视力很看。 正确用法:我的视力很好。” (Common mistake: My vision is very look. Correct: My vision is very good.)
There is also a tendency to misuse 视力 in metaphorical contexts. In English, we might say 'He has great vision for the future.' In Chinese, you would use 眼光 (yǎnguāng) or 远见 (yuǎnjiàn) for this. Using 视力 here would make it sound like the person literally has sharp eyes and can see physical objects in the future, which is nonsensical. 视力 is almost always literal and physiological.
Lastly, be careful with the word order when describing vision loss. Some learners say '视力丢失了' (lost vision), which sounds like you dropped your vision on the street. The correct way to say you lost your sight is '失明' (shīmíng - become blind) or more formally '视力丧失' (shìlì sàngshī - loss of vision capacity).
To truly master 视力, one must understand how it differs from its synonyms and related terms. The most closely related word is 眼力 (yǎnlì). While 视力 refers to the physical sharpness of the eyes, 眼力 often refers to the ability to discern quality, authenticity, or subtle details—often translated as 'judgment' or 'discernment'. For example, an antique expert has good 眼力, but they might have poor 视力 and need glasses.
- 眼力 (yǎnlì)
- Focuses on discernment, judgment, or the ability to spot something specific.
- 视觉 (shìjué)
- The sense of sight. Used in terms like '视觉艺术' (visual arts) or '视觉效果' (visual effects).
- 视野 (shìyě)
- Field of vision. Can be literal (what you see around you) or metaphorical (one's horizons/knowledge).
Another word is 目光 (mùguāng). This refers to the 'gaze' or 'look' in someone's eyes, or metaphorically, their 'vision' in terms of foresight. You would say '目光敏锐' (sharp gaze/insight), but you wouldn't use 视力 in that context. 视力 is the tool; 目光 is the expression or the direction of that tool.
“他的视力虽然不好,但他的眼力很强,一眼就能看出这幅画是假的。” (Although his vision is poor, his discernment is strong; he could tell at a glance that this painting is a fake.)
Then there is 眼界 (yǎnjiè), which literally means the 'boundary of the eye' but is almost always used metaphorically to mean 'outlook' or 'scope of experience'. When you travel, you '开阔眼界' (broaden your horizons). You would never say '开阔视力'. Understanding these distinctions prevents the 'uncanny valley' of language learning where a sentence is grammatically correct but semantically 'off'.
Finally, 见识 (jiànshi) is another related term meaning 'knowledge and experience'. While it contains the character '见' (to see), it is entirely about mental growth rather than ocular health. In summary, 视力 is the most 'medical' and 'physical' of all these terms, focusing strictly on the optical performance of the human eye.
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Exemplos por nível
我的视力很好。
My vision is very good.
Subject + 视力 + Adverb + Adjective.
你的视力怎么样?
How is your vision?
Question using 怎么样.
他的视力不好。
His vision is not good.
Negative sentence with 不.
我没有视力问题。
I don't have vision problems.
Using 没有 to indicate lack of something.
视力很重要。
Vision is important.
Simple noun + adjective.
这是视力表。
This is an eye chart.
Demonstrative pronoun + 是.
医生检查我的视力。
The doctor checks my vision.
Subject + Verb + Object.
多吃水果对视力好。
Eating more fruit is good for vision.
对...好 structure.
我们要保护视力。
We need to protect our eyesight.
Use of the verb 保护.
长时间看手机对视力有害。
Looking at a phone for a long time is harmful to vision.
对...有害 (harmful to...).
我的视力下降了。
My vision has declined.
Use of 下降 with 了 to show change.
你需要检查一下视力。
You need to check your vision.
Verb + 一下 (brief action).
因为看书太多,他的视力变差了。
Because of reading too much, his vision became worse.
Because... (因为) structure.
绿色的植物对视力有好处。
Green plants are good for eyesight.
对...有好处 (has benefits for...).
他在做视力检查。
He is doing a vision test.
Progressive aspect with 在.
为了保护视力,我买了护眼灯。
To protect my vision, I bought an eye-protection lamp.
为了 (In order to) purpose clause.
由于经常熬夜,他的视力明显下降。
Due to frequently staying up late, his vision has clearly declined.
由于 (due to) formal cause.
这种药可以帮助恢复视力。
This medicine can help restore vision.
帮助 + Verb phrase.
他的左眼视力只有0.5。
His left eye vision is only 0.5.
Quantifying vision with numbers.
学生们每天都做视力保健操。
Students do eye health exercises every day.
Noun compounding: 视力保健操.
如果视力模糊,你应该去看医生。
If your vision is blurred, you should see a doctor.
If... (如果) conditional.
现在的青少年视力问题很严重。
Vision problems among today's youth are very serious.
Topic-comment structure.
通过手术,她的视力得到了改善。
Through surgery, her vision was improved.
得到 + noun (passive improvement).
这种眼镜能有效减轻视力疲劳。
These glasses can effectively reduce visual fatigue.
Adverb + Verb + Object.
视力状况是招收飞行员的重要标准。
Vision status is an important criterion for recruiting pilots.
Subject as a complex noun phrase.
专家建议每隔一小时放松一下视力。
Experts suggest relaxing your vision every hour.
每隔 (every interval).
长期近距离用眼会损害视力。
Long-term close-range eye use will damage vision.
损害 (damage) as a formal verb.
该地区的青少年视力普查结果令人担忧。
The results of the general vision screening for youth in this area are worrying.
令人 (makes people...) causative.
矫正视力达到1.0即可符合要求。
Corrected vision reaching 1.0 will meet the requirements.
即可 (then it will be...) formal.
这种新产品声称能预防视力衰退。
This new product claims to prevent vision decline.
声称 (claim) and 预防 (prevent).
视力受损可能会影响一个人的生活质量。
Impaired vision may affect a person's quality of life.
受损 (be damaged) passive.
我们需要采取措施来遏制视力下降的趋势。
We need to take measures to curb the trend of declining vision.
采取措施 (take measures).
视力不仅是生理功能,更是生活质量的保障。
Vision is not only a physiological function but also a guarantee of quality of life.
不仅...更是... (not only... but even more...).
裸眼视力的差异往往反映了眼球发育的状况。
Differences in uncorrected vision often reflect the state of eyeball development.
反映 (reflect) in a scientific context.
该项研究探讨了蓝光对视力健康的深层影响。
This study explored the deep impact of blue light on vision health.
探讨 (explore/discuss) formal.
视力矫正手术并非人人适用,需经严格评估。
Vision correction surgery is not suitable for everyone and requires strict evaluation.
并非 (is not at all) and 需 (need) formal.
在文学作品中,视力的丧失常被赋予象征意义。
In literary works, the loss of vision is often endowed with symbolic meaning.
被赋予 (be endowed with) passive.
高度近视不仅影响视力,还可能引发并发症。
High myopia not only affects vision but may also trigger complications.
引发 (trigger) formal.
视力保护应从幼儿时期抓起,防患于未然。
Vision protection should start from early childhood to prevent problems before they occur.
Idiom: 防患于未然.
这种精密仪器的操作对操作员的视力有着极高的要求。
The operation of this precision instrument places extremely high demands on the operator's vision.
对...有着...的要求.
视力的敏锐度在很大程度上取决于视网膜细胞的密度。
Visual acuity depends largely on the density of retinal cells.
取决于 (depends on) formal.
随着年龄的增长,视力的退化是一个不可逆转的生理过程。
With increasing age, the degeneration of vision is an irreversible physiological process.
不可逆转 (irreversible).
政府颁布了新的视力健康标准,旨在全面提升国民素质。
The government issued new vision health standards aimed at comprehensively improving national quality.
旨在 (aimed at) formal.
视力障碍者的社会融合问题亟待社会各界的关注。
The issue of social integration for people with visual impairments urgently needs attention from all sectors of society.
亟待 (urgently needs).
该论文详尽地阐述了环境因素与视力演变之间的复杂关系。
The paper elaborates in detail on the complex relationship between environmental factors and the evolution of vision.
详尽地阐述 (elaborate in detail).
视力的局限性往往促使人类发明各种工具来拓展感知边界。
The limitations of vision often prompt humans to invent various tools to expand the boundaries of perception.
促使 (prompt/urge).
尽管视力受限,他却凭借过人的毅力在艺术领域取得了非凡成就。
Despite limited vision, he achieved extraordinary success in the field of art through remarkable perseverance.
尽管...却... (despite... yet...).
视力检测的精准度直接关系到后续治疗方案的制定。
The precision of vision testing is directly related to the formulation of subsequent treatment plans.
关系到 (relates to).
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
视力范围
视力检测
视力标准
视力疲劳
视力障碍
视力保健
视力正常
视力衰退
视力等级
视力水平
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Expressões idiomáticas
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Como usar
Unlike 'vision' in English, '视力' is rarely used for future planning.
Be aware of the 5.0 vs 1.0 vs 20/20 scales.
- Using '看' instead of '检查' to test vision.
- Saying '我的视力很看' instead of '我的视力很好'.
- Confusing '视力' with '眼力' when talking about taste or judgment.
- Using '丢失' for losing vision instead of '丧失' or '失明'.
- Confusing '视力' with '眼睛' (the organ itself).
Dicas
20-20-20 Rule
Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to protect your 视力.
Context
Learn 视力 along with related health words like 医生, 检查, and 身体.
Verb Choice
Always use 检查 (check) or 保护 (protect) with 视力.
Eye Exercises
Watch a video of Chinese students doing 眼保健操 to see the word in action.
Tones
Practice the double 4th tone to avoid sounding like 'shílì' (strength/power).
Precision
Use 视力 for medical clarity and 眼光 for someone's taste or foresight.
Hospital Scenes
Listen for this word in Chinese medical dramas.
Root Word
The character 视 appears in many words related to seeing (电视, 视频).
Nutrition
In China, people say eating carrots (胡萝卜) is good for 视力.
Blue Light
Discussing '蓝光' (blue light) is a great way to practice using 视力.
Memorize
Origem da palavra
Contexto cultural
China has some of the highest rates of nearsightedness in the world.
A unique Chinese school tradition to protect vision.
Vision requirements are a major hurdle for military recruitment in China.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Iniciadores de conversa
"你的视力怎么样?需要戴眼镜吗?"
"你觉得看手机会影响视力吗?"
"你小时候做过眼保健操吗?"
"你多久检查一次视力?"
"你有什么保护视力的好方法吗?"
Temas para diário
描述一次你检查视力的经历。
讨论电子产品对现代人视力的影响。
如果你失去了视力,你的生活会发生什么变化?
写一写你对保护视力的看法。
你认为学校应该如何帮助学生保护视力?
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIn the decimal system, 1.0 is standard. In the 5-point system, 5.0 is standard.
You say '近视' (jìnshì). For example, '我有近视,所以视力不好'.
Yes, you can discuss the 视力 of an eagle or a cat.
It is neutral and used in both casual and formal contexts.
视力低下 or 视力差.
视力表 (shìlì biǎo).
Yes, it means to improve vision.
眼保健操 (yǎn bǎojiàn cāo).
Usually, 视力 refers to acuity. Color blindness is '色盲'.
失明 (shīmíng) or 盲 (máng).
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Summary
视力 is the essential Chinese term for the physical power of sight. It is used in medical, educational, and daily contexts to describe how well someone can see. Mastering its common collocations like '保护视力' is key for A2-B1 learners.
- 视力 (shìlì) is a noun meaning vision or eyesight, focusing on the physical clarity of what one sees.
- It is commonly used with verbs like 保护 (protect), 检查 (check), and 下降 (decline).
- In China, it is a major health topic due to high myopia rates among students.
- It is strictly literal; for metaphorical 'vision,' use words like 眼光 or 远见.
20-20-20 Rule
Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to protect your 视力.
Context
Learn 视力 along with related health words like 医生, 检查, and 身体.
Verb Choice
Always use 检查 (check) or 保护 (protect) with 视力.
Eye Exercises
Watch a video of Chinese students doing 眼保健操 to see the word in action.
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以上
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倒是
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急性
B1acute (illness)
急性病
B1Acute disease.