jìn

common
idiom

Meaning of 不得劲

不得劲 means awkward; clumsy; not handy; uncomfortable; unwell; feeling off. Pronounced bù dé jìn.

  • awkward; clumsy; not handy
  • uncomfortable; unwell; feeling off
  • embarrassed; ill at ease; self-conscious

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
gǎn
r
tài
 
shǐ使
zhe
jìn
 

This pen is too thin, it feels awkward to use.

Zhè
ge
bān
shǒu
chǐ
cùn
duì
 
nǐng
luó
hěn
jìn
 

This wrench is the wrong size, it's very clumsy for tightening screws.

Yòng
zuǒ
shǒu
xiě
 
zǒng
jué
de
jìn
 

Writing with my left hand always feels awkward.