起劲

起勁

qǐjìn

adjective HSK 7-9 #21,197

Meanings

1 energetic; vigorous; enthusiastic

Characters

to rise; to start

Examples

HSK 2

孩子们玩得很起劲。

Háizi men wán de hěn qǐjìn.

The kids were playing very enthusiastically.

HSK 4

他干活特别起劲。

Tā gànhuó tèbié qǐjìn.

He works with great vigor.

Tips

usage

Often used after 得 as a complement: 干得起劲 (working vigorously), 聊得起劲 (chatting animatedly).

Stroke Order

起 qǐ

劲 jìn