原動力 yuán dòng lì

motive force; agent; prime mover

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. motive force
  2. 2. agent
  3. 3. prime mover
  4. 4. first cause

Characters

Character Meaning
原 yuán HSK 4
original; former; source
動 dòng
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)
力 lì HSK 3
strength; force; power