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No. 5,752 in Chinese

吃劲

"吃劲" means demanding or strenuous.

In a sentence

  • 这个项目很吃劲,我们需要加倍努力。

    This project is challenging; we need to double our efforts.

    In this sentence, '吃劲' implies that the project requires significant effort or is tough, highlighting its demanding nature.

  • 他觉得工作太吃劲了,决定休息一下。

    He felt the work was too strenuous, so he decided to take a break.

    The term '吃劲' conveys the strenuous and challenging aspect of the work, suggesting it is tiring.

  • 虽然这段时间很吃劲,但他坚持了下来。

    Although this period was challenging, he persevered.

    Here, '吃劲' illustrates the difficulty and effort required during a specific period, emphasizing perseverance.

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