mǎo jìn r

铆 劲 儿

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SW HSK PLUS

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1
v.make sudden all-out effort; go all out; use every ounce of one's energy
- jǐ gè rén yī mǎo jìn r bǎ dà xiāng zi tái zǒu le
  几个人一铆劲儿，把大箱子抬走了。
  Several people gave a great heave and carried off the big box.
- tā yī mǎo jìn r bǎ shí tou jǔ guò tóu dǐng le
  他一铆劲儿把石头举过头顶了。
  With a sudden effort, he lifted the stone over his head.
2
v.compete; contest; have a trial of strength; match strength
- tā zài xué xí shang yǔ wǒ mǎo jìn r
  她在学习上与我铆劲儿。
  She is trying to excel me in study.

Separable word
"铆" and "劲儿" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 大家都铆着劲儿干。
  Everyone was working hard.
- 他铆足了劲儿。
  He worked very hard.
- 大家铆把劲儿，争取今晚把任务完成。
  Let's work hard to finish the job tonight.

铆劲儿