Definition
加把劲 is a colloquial phrase meaning 'to put in more effort' or 'to work harder'. It combines 加 (to add) with 把劲 (a measure word for strength/effort), literally 'add a handful of effort'. You use it to encourage someone to try harder or to describe increasing your own effort, often in sports, work, or study contexts.
v
to put in more effortto work harder
Examples
- ，。Wǒmen zài jiā bǎ jìn, mǎshàng jiù néng wánchéng rènwu le.Let's put in more effort, we'll finish the task soon.
- ，。Suīrán hěn lèi, dàn nǐ děi jiā bǎ jìn cáinéng tōngguò kǎoshì.Although you're tired, you have to work harder to pass the exam.
- ：“，！”Jiàoliàn duì duìyuánmen shuō: "Zài jiā bǎ jìn, wǒmen jiù néng yíng le!"The coach said to the team members, "Put in more effort, and we can win!"
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