干劲

幹勁

gànjìn

noun HSK 7-9 #14,387

Meanings

1 enthusiasm for doing something
2 drive
3 vigor

Characters

energy; strength

Examples

HSK 3

他工作起来特别有干劲。

Tā gōngzuò qǐlái tèbié yǒu gànjìn.

He works with great enthusiasm.

HSK 6

大家干劲十足。

Dàjiā gànjìn shízú.

Everyone is full of drive.

Tips

memory

干 (do/work) + 劲 (energy/strength) - the energy you put into doing things.

Stroke Order

干 gān

劲 jìn