加把劲 (jiā bǎ) — to put in more effort; to work harder
Definition
A fixed expression meaning 'put in more effort' — a bǎ-construction, not the verb 加 alone. Often used as encouragement, like saying 'come on, push harder!'
verb
to put in more effortto work harder
Examples
- ，。Wǒ men zài jiā bǎ jìn, mǎ shàng jiù néng wán chéng rèn wu le.Let's put in more effort, we'll finish the task soon.
- ，。Suī rán hěn lèi, dàn nǐ dé jiā bǎ jìn cái néng tōng guò kǎo shì.Although you're tired, you have to work harder to pass the exam.
- ：“，！”Jiào liàn duì duì yuán men shuō: "zài jiā bǎ jìn, wǒ men jiù néng yíng le!"The coach said to the team members, "Put in more effort, and we can win!"
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