力争

lì zhēng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to work hard for
2. to do all one can
3. to contend strongly

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 放弃 fàng qì 放弃 fàng qì to renounce 不努力争取，放弃目标: to renounce

Related words

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• 力求 lì qiú 力求 lì qiú to make every effort to 努力追求某个目标: to make every effort to

Synonyms

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• 争取 zhēng qǔ 争取 zhēng qǔ to fight for 表示努力获得或实现: to fight for
• 尽力 jìn lì 尽力 jìn lì to strive one's hardest 表示用尽全力: to strive one's hardest

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract goals like 第一, 上游, or verbs like 完成; not used with concrete objects.

Common mistakes

Do not use 力争 with stative verbs or adjectives (e.g., *力争好); it must be followed by an action-oriented goal or outcome.

Example Sentences

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我们 力争 上游。

We strive for excellence.

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Words Containing 力争

• 力争上游 力争上游 lì zhēng shàng yóu: to strive for mastery (idiom); aiming for the best result
• 据理力争 据理力争 jù lǐ lì zhēng: to contend on strong grounds

Child Words of 力争

• 力 力 lì: power
• 争 争 zhēng: to strive for