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劲 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
strength; energy; enthusiasm
stalwart; sturdy; strong
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to exert all one's strength
vigorous
to require effort
enthusiasm for doing sth
to match one's strength with
enthusiasm
to have no strength
energetic
erhua variant of 使劲
suitable
to put effort into sth
strong
Notice where 劲 sits in each complete thought.
I think that, in tough times, you can cry as much as you want.
Source: Tatoeba #3608249 · CC BY 2.0 FRGoing to the newly built Greenland in Shanghai is really fun!
Source: Tatoeba #420682 · CC BY 2.0 FRI had no trouble finding his office.
Source: Tatoeba #1438611 · CC BY 2.0 FRDo not talk nonsense, My job is very boring!
Source: Tatoeba #421024 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe knew that something was wrong with her.
Source: Tatoeba #10273881 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe woodpecker is pecking the tree trunk vigorously.
Source: Tatoeba #8744807 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.