Word: 不力 (bùlì) 不力 dictionary entry bùlì not to do one's best; not to exert oneself Full dictionary entry for 不力 Example sentences using 不力 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 处理不力，大家都不满意。 Chǔlǐ búlì, dàjiā dōu bù mǎnyì. The matter was handled half-heartedly, and everyone was unhappy. 老板批评他工作不力。 Lǎobǎn pīpíng tā gōngzuò búlì. The boss criticized him for not doing his job well enough.