Definition
够劲儿 is a colloquial adjective meaning 'strong, intense, or powerful' — used for alcoholic drinks (strong kick), spicy food (heat), or tasks that are exhausting or demanding. It conveys that something is at an impressive level of intensity.
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(colloquial) strongintensepowerful (of alcohol, spiciness, or effort)
Examples
- 够劲儿，。Zhè píng jiǔ zhēn gòu jìn, wǒ zhǐ hē le yì bēi jiù yǒu diǎn zuì le.This bottle of liquor is really strong; after just one glass I'm a little drunk.
- 够劲儿，。Jīntiān de gōngzuò tài gòu jìn le, wǒ lèi de bùxiǎng dòng.Today's work was so intense that I'm too tired to move.
- 够劲儿，。Zhège málà huǒguō hǎo gòu jìn a, là de wǒ zhí mào hàn.This spicy hotpot is really powerful — it's so spicy I'm sweating.
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