Definition
尽力 (jìn lì) means 'to do one's best' and is used for any task, including study, work, or exams. It contrasts with 用力 (yòng lì) and 使劲 (shǐ jìn), which emphasize applying physical strength or force. Use 尽力 for general effort rather than physical exertion.
verb
to do one's bestto try one's hardest
Examples
- 尽力。Wǒ zhè cì kǎoshì yídìng huì jìn lì kǎo hǎo.I will do my best to do well on this exam.
- ，尽力。Wúlùn yùdào shénme kùnnan, wǒ dōu huì jìn lì qù zuò.No matter what difficulties I encounter, I will do my best to do it.
- 尽力，。Tā zài zài bǐsài zhōng jìn lì le, dàn háishì shū le.He did his best in the competition, but still lost.
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