Definition

1. Noun:
   • Physical strength and endurance: "sức vóc" refers to the physical power and stamina of a person's body, often as it is visibly manifested in one's build or physique.
   • Bodily capacity: It denotes the overall physical capability and robustness of an individual.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy có sức vóc rất tốt. (He has very good physical strength.)
  • Công việc này đòi hỏi sức vóc. (This job requires physical endurance.)
  • Sức vóc của cậu ấy có là bao! (He doesn't have much physical strength!)

Advanced Usage

• "Sức vóc hơn người": Having superior physical strength compared to others.

  • Vận động viên đó có sức vóc hơn người. (That athlete has exceptional physical strength.)

• "Đo sức vóc": To test or compete in terms of physical strength.

  • Hai đô vật đang đo sức vóc với nhau. (The two wrestlers are testing their strength against each other.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sức lực (n): Strength, energy, effort. (A broader term encompassing both physical and mental energy).
• Thể lực (n): Physical strength, stamina. (Often used in sports contexts).
• Vóc dáng (n): Stature, build, physique. (Focuses more on the appearance of the body).

Synonyms

• Sức mạnh thể chất: Physical strength.
• Thể chất: Physique, physical constitution.

Related Phrases

• "Sức vóc cường tráng": Robust and strong physique.
  • Người nông dân ấy có sức vóc cường tráng. (That farmer has a robust and strong physique.)

Related Idioms

• "Sức vóc có là bao": (One's) physical strength is limited/not much. (Used to question or downplay someone's ability to handle physically demanding tasks).
  • Sức vóc có là bao mà đòi khiêng cái bàn nặng thế? (You don't have the strength to carry such a heavy table!)

noun

1. endurance, strength