干劲 (gàn jìn) — drive, enthusiasm, vigor (especially in work or tasks)
Definition
干劲 is drive and motivation to work or push through tasks — the will to keep going. Closer to 劲头 (drive/zest) than to 精力 (physical/mental energy) or 激情 (passion).
noun
driveenthusiasmvigor (especially in work or tasks)
Examples
- 干劲。Tā gōng zuò qǐ lái hěn yǒu gàn jìn.He works with great drive.
- 干劲。Tā bǎ gàn jìn dōu yòng zài xué xí shàng le.He puts all his drive into studying.
- ，干劲。Tā suī rán nián jì dà le, dàn gàn jìn bù jiǎn.Although he is older, his drive doesn't diminish.
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