劲[jìn]

名

1. strength; energy

♦ 他~儿大。 He has great strength.

♦ 这酒~儿大。 This liquor is quite strong.

♦ 我烧是退了, 可身上还是没~儿。 My temperature is down, but I'm still feeling weak.

2. vigour; spirit; drive; zeal

♦ 他跟我别着~哪!能听我的吗？ How can you expect him to listen to me, when he's still in a huff with me?

3. air; manner; expression

♦ 你这骄傲~儿得好好改改。 You've got to get rid of your arrogant ways.

♦ 瞧他那高兴~儿。 See how happy he looks.

4. interest; relish; gusto

♦ 打扑克没~, 咱们去游泳吧。 Playing cards is no fun; let's go swimming.

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劲[jìng]
形strong; powerful; sturdy

♦ ~松 sturdy pines

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