劲头

• Pinyin: jìn tou
• Desglose de hanzi: 劲 = 坙 + 力 (strength) — vigor, energy; 头 = nominalizing suffix

Significado

Ímpetu; energía; ganas.

Describes the spirit, energy, or zeal with which someone approaches a task. Can be positive (eager enthusiasm) or imply a certain stubbornness or determination. Colloquial and commonly used in everyday speech.

Ejemplos

1. 他干活的劲头特别足，一点都不觉得累。
2. 刚入职时的那股劲头，现在怎么都找不回来了。
3. 看到他学习的劲头，老师们都很欣慰。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday speech, encouragement, observation

Tono: positive

Correcto

• 劲头很足。(Full of enthusiasm.)
• 鼓足劲头。(Muster up one's energy.)

Incorrecto

• 你的劲头很大 (Don't use 大 with 劲头 — use 足 (full) or 高 (high) instead; 劲头很足 is the natural collocation)

Origen e historia

Composed of 劲 (strength; energy; spirit) + 头 (nominalizing suffix). Together meaning the spirit or energy (for doing something).

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal