劲头 (jìn tóu) — enthusiasm, drive, zest (the energetic motivation to do something)
Definition
劲头 (jìntóu) is the energetic drive or enthusiasm someone brings to a task — more about personal motivation than physical stamina. Compare 精力 (stamina) and 干劲 (work drive): 劲头 is broader and less tied to work, often used with 十足 or 高.
noun
enthusiasmdrivezest (the energetic motivation to do something)
Easily confused
Examples
- 劲头。Tā gōng zuò qǐ lái jìn tóu shí zú.He works with tremendous drive.
- 劲头。Dà jiā xué xí jìn tóu dōu hěn gāo.Everyone's enthusiasm for studying is very high.
- ，。Nián qīng rén yào yǒu jìn tóu, bú pà shī bài.Young people should have drive and not be afraid of failure.
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