Definition
使劲 (shǐ jìn) means 'to exert all one's physical strength' — it is about putting physical force into an action like pushing or pulling. This contrasts with 努力 (nǔ lì), which describes general dedication and hard work (not just physical force). It is also stronger than 用力 (yòng lì), which is a more neutral 'use force' without implying maximum effort.
verb
to exert effortto use all one's strengthto try hard
Examples
- 。Tā shǐ le hěn dà de jìn cái bǎ mén tuī kāi.He exerted a lot of effort to push the door open.
- ，使劲。Jiāyóu, zánmen zài shǐ jìn pǎo yíhuìr.Come on, let's run harder for a bit.
- 使劲，。Bié shǐ jìn le, zhèyàng róngyì shāng dào zìjǐ.Don't strain — you might hurt yourself.
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