Definition
干劲 (gàn jìn) refers to the drive and enthusiasm you put into work or tasks — it's the eager, motivated energy to get things done. It's more specific to work than 精力 (jīng lì 'energy, stamina') or 激情 (jī qíng 'passion'), and is nearly synonymous with 劲头 (jìn tóu), though 干劲 emphasizes the action-oriented, working spirit.
noun
driveenthusiasmvigor (especially in work or tasks)
Easily confused
- 赶紧gǎn jǐnsound-alikehurriedly; without delay
Examples
- 干劲。Tā gōngzuò qǐlai hěn yǒu gàn jìn.He works with great drive.
- 干劲。Tā bǎ gàn jìn dōu yòng zài xuéxí shàng le.He puts all his drive into studying.
- ，干劲。Tā suīrán niánjì dà le, dàn gàn jìn bù jiǎn.Although he is older, his drive doesn't diminish.
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