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Chinese

pīnmìng
Meaning: to risk one's life; to do something with all one's might
Part of Speech: Verb, Adverb

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Example sentences

為了準時完成任務,他拼命工作了三天。
为了准时完成任务,他拼命工作了三天。
To complete the task on time, he worked desperately for three days.
他拼命護著懷裡的孩子。
He desperately protected the child in his arms.
為了保住飯碗,他拼命工作。
In order to keep his job, he worked desperately.
犯人跪在地上拼命向警察求饒。
The prisoner knelt on the ground and begged the police for mercy desperately.

Usage Notes

Can mean literally risking life or figuratively working extremely hard.

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