一个劲 (yī gè jìn) — continuously; persistently; without stopping
Definition
一个劲 (yī gè jìn) means doing something 'on and on, non-stop' — emphasizes unbroken persistence. Usually followed by 地 + verb, often in contexts of urging, complaining, or repeating behavior.
adverb
continuouslypersistentlywithout stopping
Examples
- 一个劲，。Tā yī gè jìn de yáo tóu, biǎo shì bù tóng yì.He shook his head continuously, indicating disagreement.
- 一个劲，。Zhè ge hái zi yī gè jìn de kū, shuí yě hǒng bù hǎo.This child kept crying without stop; no one could console him.
- 一个劲，。Nǐ bié yī gè jìn de cuī wǒ, wǒ yǐ jīng zài zuò le.Don't keep urging me; I am already doing it.
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