较劲

較勁

jiàojìn

verb HSK 7-9 #18,619

Meanings

1 to compete; to match strength with
2 to be stubborn about; to refuse to back down
3 to make a special effort

Characters

to compare; to compete

strength; energy

Examples

HSK 2

别跟自己较劲了。

Bié gēn zìjǐ jiàojìn le.

Stop being so hard on yourself.

HSK 4

他俩总喜欢较劲。

Tāliǎ zǒng xǐhuan jiàojìn.

Those two always like to compete with each other.

Tips

usage

跟...较劲 means to compete or butt heads with someone. 跟自己较劲 is a common expression meaning to be too hard on yourself or overthink things.

Stroke Order

较 jiào

劲 jìn