吃力

The Chinese word 吃力 (chīlì) literally means "to eat strength" or "to use up energy". It is composed of two characters: 吃 (chī), which means "to eat" or "to consume", and 力 (lì), which means "strength" or "power". When combined, these two characters create a vivid image of someone expending a great deal of effort or energy in order to accomplish a task. The word 吃力 is often used to describe situations where someone is struggling or finding it difficult to complete a task, and it can also be used to express a sense of frustration or exhaustion. For example, a student might say 我学习中文很吃力 (wǒ xuéxí zhōngwén hěn chīlì), meaning "I find it very difficult to learn Chinese", or a worker might say 我工作很吃力 (wǒ gōngzuò hěn chīlì), meaning "I find my work very tiring". The word 吃力 is a useful addition to any HSK learner's vocabulary, as it can be used to express a variety of emotions and situations related to effort and energy.