較勁

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Chinese

clear; distinct; compare
clear; distinct; compare; comparatively
 
stalwart; sturdy; strength
trad. (較勁)
simp. (较劲)
alternative forms 叫勁叫劲 “to exert; to use force”

Pronunciation


Verb

較勁

  1. (colloquial) to compete against each other; to have a contest
  2. (colloquial) to set oneself against; to be defiant; to oppose
  3. (colloquial) to redouble one's efforts; to exert oneself