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劲 (jìn) — how to say "strength" in Chinese
劲
Strength, energy
noun
Radicals / Keys
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
使不完的劲
shǐ bù wán de jìn
inexhaustible energy
一股劲
yì gǔ jìn
a burst of energy
Examples
他工作很有劲。
He works with great energy.
他有劲。
He has strength.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "strength" in Chinese?
"strength" in Chinese is 劲 (jìn).
Jin meaning Chinese
劲 (jìn) means "Strength, energy".
How is 劲 pronounced?
It is pronounced jìn (written as jin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "strength" in Chinese characters?
It is written 劲 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 劲?
劲 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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