vigorous and straight; sturdy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
vigorous and straight; sturdy and upright
literaryA formal, literary term, typically used to describe tall trees, mountains, or figures in writing and painting, conveying a sense of robust, unyielding strength.
Shān山
jiān间
qīng青
sōng松
，
cāng苍
jìng劲
tǐng挺
bá拔
。
The green pines among the mountains are vigorous and straight.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
zhōng中
de的
zhú竹
zi子
xiǎn显
dé得
gé格
wài外
jìng劲
bá拔
。
The bamboo in this painting looks exceptionally sturdy and upright.
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Tā他
suī虽
nián年
mài迈
，
shēn身
zī姿
yī依
rán然
jìng劲
bá拔
。
Although he is old, his posture remains vigorous and straight.