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Chinese dictionary
v.try to make a good showing; try to win credit for; try to be next to none; make effort to seek self-improvement
这孩子不争气，整天游手好闲。
This youngster knows no self-improvement, idling all day long.
祖国为我们撑腰，我们一定要为祖国争气。
Our nation has supported us and so we must bring credit to our nation.
孩子真争气，每次考试都名列前茅。
The child makes a good showing, coming out on top in all tests.
为中国人争气
win credit for the Chinese people
我们要为自己争气。
We have to fight for ourselves.
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Word usage
- Separable word"争" and "气" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
她为班级争了气。
She won credit for the class.
我们一定要争一口气，把祖国工业上这项空白填补上。
We are determined to bring credit to our country by filling this gap in our industry.
你就争一次气吧。
You should try to make a good showing for one time.