劲头

• 拼音: jìn tou
• 汉字拆解: 劲 = 坙 + 力 (strength) — vigor, energy; 头 = nominalizing suffix

含义

Enthusiasm; vigor; drive. The energy or motivation to do something.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: everyday speech, encouragement, observation

语气: positive

正确说法

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

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal