Chinese dictionary
- 1
n.strength; energy; might
他的手劲很大。
He has a strong grip.
她有使不完的劲。
She has inexhaustible energy.
搬这些家具费了很大劲。
It took a lot of energy to move the furniture.
synonym
- 2
n.vigour; spirit; drive; zeal
他喜欢你们这股埋头苦干的劲。
He likes your hardworking spirit.
他感到浑身没劲。
He feels weak all over.
起劲
work with great zeal
- 3
n.potency (of a medicine, alcohol, etc.)
这些鸡尾酒劲真大!
These cocktails pack quite a punch!
这酒很有劲。
This drink is very potent.
这药劲大,所以不能多吃。
The medicine is strong, so you should not take too much of it.
- 4
n.manner; air; expression
瞧她那股骄傲劲。
Just look at her arrogant expression.
瞧他们那股高兴劲。
See how happy they are.
瞧她那好奇劲。
See how curious she is.
- 5
n.fun; interest; relish; gusto
下棋没劲!
Playing is no fun!
这影片太没劲了。
This film is too boring.
这个话题真没劲,我们谈点有趣的吧。
I am not interested in this topic at all. Let's talk about something interesting.
Words and phrases with 劲
Word usage
- NoteWhen pronounced as "jìn", "劲" refers to things such as strength; when pronounced as "jìng", it is used to describe things, which means strong and powerful.
- common measure word"劲" is often matched with measure word "把"or"股".
一把劲
one burst of energy
一股劲
one burst of energy