HSK V7-9
Correct

较劲

/ jiàojìn /
Strokes

Definition

to match one's strength with/to compete/more competitive/to set oneself against sb/disobliging/to make a special effort

Example

As a Verb

have a contest/trial of strength

1
Jiào
jiào
jìnr  
劲儿

have a trial of strength

As a Verb

set oneself against; oppose

2
yuè
shuō
  
,
yuè
jiàojìn
较劲
  

The more you talked to her, the more she became defiant.

3
Biè
jiàojìn
较劲
le
  
!

Don't go against me.

As a Verb

call for great efforts

4
Kǎoshì
考试
jiāng
即将
láilín
来临
  
,
zhèngshì
正是
jiàojìn
较劲
de
shíhou
时候
  

As the examination is approaching, we have to redouble our efforts.

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