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劲儿
jìnr
Description
"劲儿"是口语里常用的词，意思是力气或者做事的精神。
"劲儿" is a commonly used colloquial word meaning strength or the spirit to do something.
我们也可以说一件事物有什么样的"劲儿"，比如"这个菜很有辣劲儿"。
We can also say that something has a certain "劲儿", for example, "This dish has a strong spicy kick."
Meanings
劲儿jìnr
physical strength; force
他很有劲儿，能搬起这个箱子。
He is very strong and can lift this box.
劲儿jìnr
energy, enthusiasm, spirit for doing something
大家学习的劲儿都很足。
Everyone studies with great enthusiasm.
劲儿jìnr
a certain quality, flavor, or manner
这杯咖啡有一股苦劲儿。
This cup of coffee has a bitter taste.
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Notes
- Etymology
劲 (strength) plus the northern 儿 (ér) suffix, giving the colloquial 劲儿.
- Nuance
very spoken and casual, especially common in northern Mandarin; written 劲 without 儿.
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