竭尽全力

jié jìn quán lì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

1. to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost

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Word relationships

Related words

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尽力而为

jìn lì ér wéi

to try one's utmost

Also means to do one's best, but 竭尽全力 emphasizes exhaustive effort.

Synonyms

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全力以赴

quán lì yǐ fù

to do at all costs

Both mean to exert all effort; 竭尽全力 is slightly more formal.

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually followed by a verb phrase describing the action taken, e.g., 竭尽全力去帮助别人。

Common mistakes

Not used with negative intention; don't say 竭尽全力做坏事.

Example Sentences

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我会竭尽全力帮助你。

I will do my utmost to help you.

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Child Words of 竭尽全力

尽

jǐn

to the greatest extent

all

with all one's strength

power

to use up

to exhaust