較勁
Chinese
clear; distinct; compare; comparatively | stalwart; sturdy; strength | ||
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trad. (較勁) | 較 | 勁 | |
simp. (较劲) | 较 | 劲 | |
variant forms | 叫勁/叫劲 “to exert; to use force” |
Pronunciation
Verb
較勁
- (colloquial) to compete against each other; to have a contest
- (colloquial) to set oneself against; to be defiant; to oppose
- (colloquial) to redouble one's efforts; to exert oneself