拼命
pīn mìng
Definitions
- 1. to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it
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Collocations
Often paired with verbs like 干, 跑, 工作: 拼命干活, 拼命跑, 拼命工作. Not usually used with stative verbs.
Common mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 拼命 (risk one's life) with 努力 (try hard). 拼命 implies extreme effort, often to the point of recklessness.
Example Sentences
1 shown他为了完成工作， 拼命 地加班。
He worked overtime like his life depended on it to finish the job.
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