delayed effect; stamina
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
delayed or lingering effect; kick
informalOften refers to the delayed potency of alcohol, medicine, or certain actions. The spoken form "儿" (hòujìnr) is common.
Zhè这
jiǔ酒
hòu后
jìn劲
dà大
，
shǎo少
hē喝
diǎn点
。
This wine has a strong kick, drink less.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
xiàn现
zài在
méi没
shì事
，
zhè这
yào药
yǒu有
hòu后
jìn劲
。
Don't think he's fine now; this medicine has a delayed effect.
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Tā他
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
màn慢
rè热
，
hòu后
jìn劲
hěn很
zú足
。
He's always a slow starter, but has a lot of staying power.
noun
staying power; stamina; reserve strength
Refers to the ability to maintain effort or strength in the later stages of an activity, like a race or long-term project.
Tā他
hòu后
jìn劲
zú足
，
zuì最
hòu后
chōng冲
cì刺
shí时
chāo超
guò过
le了
duì对
shǒu手
。
He had strong staying power and overtook his opponent in the final sprint.
Xué学
xí习
jiù就
xiàng像
cháng长
pǎo跑
，
pīn拼
de的
shì是
hòu后
jìn劲
。
Studying is like a long-distance race; it's all about stamina.
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Zhè这
zhī支
qiú球
duì队
shàng上
bàn半
chǎng场
luò落
hòu后
，
dàn但
xià下
bàn半
chǎng场
hòu后
jìn劲
shí十
zú足
，
bān扳
píng平
le了
bǐ比
fēn分
。
This team trailed in the first half, but had tremendous stamina in the second half and equalized the score.