strong; energetic; interesting
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to have strength; to be strong; to be energetic
Often used with the suffix 儿 (yǒujìnr). Describes physical strength, power, or vigor.
Zhè这
rén人
zhēn真
yǒu有
jìn劲
，
néng能
tiǎo挑
qǐ起
èr二
bǎi百
jīn斤
zhòng重
de的
dàn担
zi子
。
This man is really strong; he can carry a load of two hundred jin on his shoulders.
Tā他
gàn干
huó活
tè特
bié别
yǒu有
jìn劲
，
cóng从
bù不
hǎn喊
lèi累
。
He works with such energy and never complains about being tired.
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Nián年
qīng轻
rén人
dōu都
hěn很
yǒu有
jìn劲
r儿
，
bān搬
qǐ起
shí石
tou头
háo毫
bù不
fèi费
lì力
。
Young people are full of vigor; they lift stones without any effort.
adjective
interesting; engaging; stimulating
Describes activities, conversations, or events that capture one's interest and enthusiasm.
Dà大
jiā家
tán谈
de得
fēi非
cháng常
yǒu有
jìn劲
，
wàng忘
le了
shí时
jiān间
。
Everyone was talking so animatedly that they lost track of time.
Jīn今
tiān天
de的
qiú球
sài赛
zhēn真
jīng精
cǎi彩
，
yuè越
kàn看
yuè越
yǒu有
jìn劲
。
Today's match is really exciting; the more you watch, the more engaging it gets.
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Zhè这
běn本
shū书
dú读
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
yǒu有
jìn劲
，
wǒ我
yī一
kǒu口
qì气
dú读
wán完
le了
。
This book is a gripping read; I finished it in one sitting.
Zhè这
gè个
yóu游
xì戏
zhēn真
méi没
jìn劲
，
wǒ我
men们
huàn换
yī一
gè个
wán玩
ba吧
。
This game is really boring; let's switch to another one.