Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mental and physical strength; the combined power of one's mind, heart, and will: This term refers to the total inner force or energy a person dedicates to a task, encompassing concentration, emotional commitment, and volition.
   • Utmost effort; wholehearted dedication: It signifies applying one's complete spiritual and psychological resources toward an endeavor.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy đã bỏ hết tâm lực vào dự án này. (He poured all his mental and physical strength into this project.)
  • Cô giáo dạy học với tất cả tâm lực của mình. (The teacher teaches with all her heart and soul.)
  • Cần phải có tâm lực thật lớn để vượt qua khó khăn. (One needs great inner strength to overcome difficulties.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe profound dedication, especially in intellectual, artistic, or demanding work. It implies a depth of effort that goes beyond mere physical or superficial work.

Variants and Related Words

• Tâm huyết (n): heartfelt enthusiasm, dedication, and passion invested in work.
  • Đó là một công trình chứa đựng nhiều tâm huyết. (That is a work containing much dedication and passion.)
• Tận tâm (adj): wholehearted, devoted.
  • Một người thầy tận tâm. (A devoted teacher.)

Synonyms

• Wholehearted effort: complete and sincere commitment.
• Dedication: the quality of being committed to a task or purpose.
• Inner strength: emotional and mental resilience.

Related Idioms

• Để hết tâm lực: To devote all one's mental and physical strength.
  • Ông ấy để hết tâm lực vào việc nghiên cứu. (He devoted all his inner strength to research.)
• Bỏ tâm lực ra: To put in one's utmost effort.
  • Phải bỏ tâm lực ra mới có thể thành công. (You must put in your utmost effort to succeed.)