thật lực
Definition
- Adverb:
- With real strength; with full force; vigorously: Describes an action performed with maximum physical effort or intensity.
- Seriously; earnestly; in a determined manner: Describes doing something with genuine, concentrated effort and commitment.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Người công nhân đẩy chiếc xe thật lực. (The worker pushed the cart with all his strength.)
- Cậu bé phải đạp xe thật lực để lên dốc. (The boy had to pedal vigorously to get up the hill.)
- Họ làm việc thật lực để hoàn thành dự án đúng hạn. (They worked earnestly to complete the project on time.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a degree of difficulty that requires the described level of effort. It is frequently used in contexts involving physical labor, sports, or challenging tasks.
Variants and Related Words
Hết sức (adv): with all one's strength; to the utmost.
- Anh ấy đã cố gắng hết sức. (He tried his hardest.)
Gắng sức (v): to exert oneself; to make an effort.
- Cô ấy gắng sức chạy về đích. (She exerted herself to run to the finish line.)
Synonyms
- Vigorously: with physical strength or energy.
- Earnestly: with sincere and intense conviction.
- Forcefully: with strong and powerful effort.
Related Idioms
Ra sức: to put forth effort; to try hard.
- Cả đội ra sức thi đấu. (The whole team put forth great effort to compete.)
Nỗ lực: to strive; to make an effort (more formal than "thật lực").
- Công ty nỗ lực cải thiện dịch vụ. (The company strives to improve its service.)