劲 (jìn) - strength, energy, vigor & powerful, sturdy

劲Tone 4

jìn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 力

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劲 · jìn

strength, energy, vigor;

powerful, sturdy;

interest, enthusiasm

strength, energy, vigorpowerful, sturdyinterest, enthusiasm

Usage highlights

strengtheffortpowerfulvigorwind forceinterest

Synonyms

  • 力— strength, force
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 劲头— energy, enthusiasm

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has great physical strength (力气很大).
  • This job requires a lot of effort (费劲的工作).
  • The wind is very strong today (今天风很大).
  • She is full of energy (她很有劲头).

Collocations

  • strength(劲头)
  • effort(费劲)
  • powerful(强劲)
  • vigor(干劲)
  • wind force(风力)
  • interest(起劲)

Idioms

  • Strong and powerful(强劲有力)
  • Full of drive(干劲十足)
  • A formidable army(劲旅)
  • Strong enemy(劲敌)
  • High-spirited and vigorous(劲头十足)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted strength and force, particularly physical power.
  • In modern usage, extends to mental energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
  • Often used in contexts of martial arts and physical training.

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