English–Chinese
“prove oneself” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēng qì
Example
考试不及格后，他决定争气，好好复习。kǎo shì bù jí gé hòu tā jué dìng zhēng qì háo hǎo fù xí
After failing the exam, he decided to prove himself by reviewing thoroughly.
How to say “prove oneself” in Chinese
“Prove oneself” in Chinese is 争气 (zhēng qì).
Using real achievement to restore confidence and challenge a low opinion.
Example sentences with 争气
他在公司受了委屈，决定争气，争取升职。tā zài gōng sī shòu le wěi qū jué dìng zhēng qì zhēng qǔ shēng zhí
After being treated unfairly at work, he decided to prove himself and seek a promotion.
Tips for using 争气
- English speakers may hear this word where English would use "work hard," but the Chinese word also highlights changing another person's judgment through the result.