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CHINESE WORD

zhēng qì

争气

to work hard for sth

Numbered pinyin
zheng1 qi4
English meanings
to work hard for sth, to resolve on improvement, determined not to fall short

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    zhēng争kǒuqi口气。

    Strive to prove oneself.

  2. 02

    wèi为zìjǐ自己zhēngqì争气。

    Make oneself proud.

  3. 03

    fāfèntúqiáng发愤图强。

    Work with resolve.

  4. 04

    yíng迎nán难ér而shàng上。

    Rise to challenges.

  5. 05

    bù不fù负qīwàng期望。

    Live up to hopes.

  6. 06

    lìng令rén人xīnwèi欣慰。

    Gratifying.

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