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争气
爭氣
zhēngqì
1. to work hard for sth
2. to resolve on improvement
3. determined not to fall short
HSK 6

Character Breakdown

争
zhēng
to dispute, to fight, to contend, to strive
HSK 4 6 丶
气
qì
air, gas; steam, vapor; anger
HSK 1 4 丶

Compound Words (1)

不争气
bùzhēngqì
to be disappointing

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