HSK · Level 102
45 words
Chinese word
力争
Pronunciation
Pinyinlì zhēng
Meaning
- verbtry hard
Example
我们要力争在明年完成项目。wǒ men yào lì zhēng zài míng nián wán chéng xiàng mù
We need to try hard to complete the project next year.
More examples
科研团队力争在两年内攻克关键技术。kē yán tuán duì lì zhēng zài liǎng nián nèi gōng kè guān jiàn jì shù
The research team is trying hard to achieve a breakthrough in key technology within two years.
Core concept
Putting all available strength behind a goal and pressing to reach it.
Common phrases
力争完成项目lì zhēng wán chéng xiàng mù
try hard to complete the project
力争实现突破lì zhēng shí xiàn tū pò
try hard to achieve a breakthrough
力争降低成本lì zhēng jiàng dī chéng běn
try hard to lower costs
Similar words
努力nǔ lì: To work hard by putting time and energy into a goal or task.
尽力jìn lì: To use all available ability and strength to carry out a task or handle a matter.
争取zhēng qǔ: To take active steps to obtain a desired result, opportunity, or favorable treatment.
奋斗fèn dòu: To keep working toward a goal for a long time while overcoming serious difficulties.
Definition in Chinese
尽最大努力争取达到某个目标或完成某件事。jǐn zuì dà nǔ lì zhēng qǔ dá dào mǒu gè mù biāo huò wán chéng mǒu jiàn shì
Word origin
The word 力争 (lìzhēng, "try hard") is formed from 力 (lì, "strength") + 争 (zhēng, "strive to obtain"), joining effort with active pursuit of a goal.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this verb has a formal, goal-focused tone and fits plans, reports, and announcements better than casual personal chat.