力量 (lì liàng) is a noun meaning 'strength' or 'power' — the physical, mental, or collective capacity to exert force, influence, or effect change. The first character 力 (lì) means 'force' or 'effort', often depicted as a muscular arm in ancient script; the second character 量 (liàng) means 'measure' or 'quantity', suggesting that strength here is understood as a measurable, substantial quality. Together, they convey not just raw power but a tangible, quantifiable capacity — whether describing an athlete’s muscle strength, a group’s unified resolve, or even an animal’s physical prowess.

This word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts: it appears in discussions of human ability ('mental strength'), social movements ('the power of public opinion'), and biology ('the strength of a tiger’s jaw'). It carries neutral-to-positive connotations and is standard in formal and informal speech, though it rarely stands alone without context — usually appearing with modifiers like 强大 (qiángdà, 'great') or 集体 (jítǐ, 'collective').