有劲

有勁

yǒujìn

adjective HSK 6 #21,569

Meanings

1 vigorous
2 energetic
3 interesting
4 fun
5 exciting

Characters

to have; there is

strength; energy; vigor; zest

Examples

HSK 3

这个游戏真有劲，玩了好几个小时。

Zhège yóuxì zhēn yǒujìn, wán le hǎojǐ gè xiǎoshí.

This game is really fun; I played for several hours.

HSK 4

他干起活来特别有劲。

Tā gàn qǐ huó lái tèbié yǒujìn.

He works with great energy.

Tips

usage

有劲 has two related senses: (1) physically energetic/forceful, and (2) colloquially interesting/fun. Context determines which meaning applies. The colloquial sense is especially common in northern Chinese dialects.

Stroke Order

有 yǒu

劲 jìn