Definition
劲儿 is a noun that refers to a kind of qualitative force. It can mean physical strength or energy (as in 使劲 'to exert strength'), enthusiasm or interest (as in 有劲儿 'energetic, interesting' vs. 没劲儿 'boring, unmotivated'), or the particular manner/attitude someone displays (as in 那个劲儿 'that kind of attitude'). Context determines which sense applies, and it often appears with a modifier or preceding verb.
n.
strengthenergyphysical forceenthusiasminterestdrivemannerairthe way one behaves or speaks
Examples
- 劲儿。Tā yòng le hěn dà de jìn cái bǎ mén tuī kāi.He used a lot of strength to push the door open.
- 。Tā gàn qǐ huó lái tèbié yǒu jìn.He works with special enthusiasm.
- 劲儿。Tā shuōhuà de nàge jìn ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.The way he talks makes people very uncomfortable.
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