Hanzi
Traditional
Simplified

stalwart/sturdy/strong/powerful

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 4

Pinyin

jìn, jìng

Bopomofo

ㄐㄧㄣˋ, ㄐㄧㄥˋ

Jyutping

ging6

Example sentences

疾風知勁草,他在困難面前展現了堅強的意志。
疾风知劲草,他在困难面前展现了坚强的意志。

Strong winds reveal strong grass; he showed strong will in the face of difficulties.

這家餐廳的拉麵非常有嚼勁,湯頭也很濃郁。
这家餐厅的拉面非常有嚼劲,汤头也很浓郁。

This restaurant's ramen is very chewy, and the broth is also very rich.

我覺得這件事有點不對勁。
我觉得这件事有点不对劲。

I feel that there's something off about this matter.

情況似乎有些不對勁,我們得留意任何苗頭。
情况似乎有些不对劲,我们得留意任何苗头。

The situation seems a bit off; we need to watch for any signs.

他工作起來勁頭十足,從不喊累。
他工作起来劲头十足,从不喊累。

He works with great enthusiasm and never complains of being tired.

我覺得這件事情有些不對勁。
我觉得这件事情有些不对劲。

I feel something is a bit off about this matter.

我也說不上他到底哪裡不對勁。
我也说不上他到底哪里不对劲。

I also can't say for sure what exactly is wrong with him.

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