No. 3,254 in Chinese
势力
Influence or power.
In a sentence
他的家族在当地是一个有势力的集团。
His family is an influential group in the area.
In this sentence, "势力" refers to influence or power exerted by a group or individual in a particular context, highlighting the family's social standing and authority.
小王利用自己的势力帮助了许多贫困儿童。
Little Wang used his power to help many impoverished children.
Here, "势力" denotes personal influence or capability to effect change or provide assistance, emphasizing the positive or active use of one's position or resources.
这个势力范围内禁止外人进入。
Outsiders are prohibited from entering this sphere of influence.
In this case, "势力" describes territory under control or influence, indicating an area or domain where authority is asserted.
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