较劲 jiào jìn

to make a special effort; to compete

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 18763rd word

Definitions

  1. 1. to make a special effort
  2. 2. to compete
  3. 3. to match one's strength with
  4. 4. to set oneself against sb
  5. 5. disobliging
  6. 6. more competitive

Characters

Character Meaning
较 jiào HSK 3
(before adj.) relatively; compared to; comparatively
劲 jìn HSK 5
strength; energy; spirit