HSK 6 HSK V7-9
Correct

争气

/ zhēngqì /
Strokes

Definition

to work hard for sth/to resolve on improvement/determined not to fall short

Example

As a Verb

try to be next to none; make effort to seek self-improvement; be assertive/aggressive

1
Zhè
háizi
孩子
zhēng
争气
  
,
zhěngtiān
整天
yóushǒuhǎoxián
游手好闲
de
  

This youngster knows no self-improvement, idling all day long.

2
Háizi
孩子
men
zhēn
zhēng
争气
  
,
měi
每次
kǎoshì
考试
dōu
mínglièqiánmáo
名列前茅
  

The children have got something to show for their efforts. They're ranked among the top ones in every examination.

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不争气