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劲
jìn, jìng
Description
“劲”常常读作 jìn，意思是力气或者精神。
"劲" is often pronounced jìn, meaning strength or spirit.
我们说“很有劲”，就是说很有力气；读 jìng 的时候，意思是坚强、有力。
When we say "很有劲", it means very strong; when pronounced jìng, it means firm and powerful.
Meanings
劲jìn
strength; physical energy or power
他手上很有劲。
He has a strong grip.
劲jìn
spirit; enthusiasm; interest
大家干活儿都很有劲。
Everyone works with great energy.
劲jìng
strong; powerful; sturdy
这是一阵强劲的风。
This is a strong gust of wind.
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Notes
- Reading
jìn is the common everyday sense (strength/energy); jìng is more literary, meaning 'strong/powerful'.
- Nuance
in speech 劲 usually takes the 儿 suffix (劲儿) in northern Mandarin.
In videos
“好吃的肉松肉吃的是那个鲜嫩劲”
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