起劲 qǐjìn energetic
energetic; vigorous; enthusiastic
How to remember 起劲: 起 rise up + 劲 strong = energetic.
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How it is used
- Energetic/enthusiastic, into it, with gusto: 干得起劲 (gàn de qǐjìn) working with real enthusiasm; 玩得很起劲 (wán de hěn qǐjìn) having a blast.
- Colloquial; usually follows a verb + 得 to describe doing something with zest.
- 劲 (jìn) = energy. Describes lively engagement in an activity, not general disposition.