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

勁Tone 4

jìn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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勁 · jìn

strength, energy, vigor;

powerful, sturdy;

force, might

strength, energy, vigorpowerful, sturdyforce, might

Usage highlights

strengthphysical strengthpowerfulbrave and powerfuluse strengthstrength and skill

Synonyms

  • 力— physical strength, force
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 壮— strong, robust

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 软— soft, weak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has great physical strength (他很有劲).
  • This rope is very strong (这根绳子很劲).
  • The wind is blowing strongly (风刮得很劲).
  • She works with great energy (她工作很有劲头).

Collocations

  • strength(劲头)
  • physical strength(劲力)
  • powerful(强劲)
  • brave and powerful(勇劲)
  • use strength(使劲)
  • strength and skill(劲巧)

Idioms

  • Strong as an ox(力大如牛劲)
  • Brave and powerful(勇猛强劲)
  • Putting all one's strength into it(鼓足干劲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese martial arts, '劲' refers to internal power and energy, distinct from mere muscular strength.
  • The character embodies the Confucian ideal of combining physical strength with moral integrity.
  • Traditionally associated with masculine virtues of strength and capability.

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