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

他俩总喜欢较劲。

Tāliǎ zǒng xǐhuan jiàojìn.

Those two always like to compete with each other.

别跟自己较劲了。

Bié gēn zìjǐ jiàojìn le.

Stop being so hard on yourself.

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