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鼓劲

鼓勁
gǔjìn
verb #26,444

Meanings

  1. 1 to encourage
  2. 2 to boost morale
  3. 3 to cheer someone on
  4. 4 to inspire enthusiasm

Examples

教练在赛前给队员们鼓劲。
Jiàoliàn zài sài qián gěi duìyuánmen gǔjìn.
The coach encouraged the team members before the match.
朋友们在场边为他鼓劲。
Péngyoumen zài chǎng biān wèi tā gǔjìn.
His friends cheered him on from the sidelines.
这首歌能给人鼓劲，让人充满力量。
Zhè shǒu gē néng gěi rén gǔjìn, ràng rén chōngmǎn lìliàng.
This song can inspire people and fill them with energy.

Tips

memory
鼓 (gǔ) means drum — beating a drum rallies the troops. 劲 (jìn) means vigor or energy. So 鼓劲 is to 'drum up energy'.

Stroke Order

鼓 gǔ
劲 jìn