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尽力 (jìn lì) vs 竭尽所能 (jié jìn suǒ néng) — choose 竭力 for a stronger emphasis on effort than 尽力, which is more general.
Common mistakes include using 竭力 in contexts where a softer expression of effort is required, such as 'trying hard.' It is best used in formal or serious contexts. Note that it often collocates with verbs like '努力' (to strive) or '追求' (to pursue).
Although 竭力 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with other HSK words related to effort, such as 努力 (nǔlì) and 追求 (zhuīqiú). Focus on using it in sentences to enhance your understanding of expressing effort.
Learners often confuse 竭力 with less intense expressions like 努力, using it too casually. For instance, saying '我竭力学习' (I do my utmost studying) sounds overly dramatic; '我努力学习' (I study hard) is more appropriate.
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How to say to do one's utmost in Chinese
“to do one's utmost” in Chinese is竭力
竭力 (jie2 li4) means to make every effort or to do one's utmost in a task or situation. It is often used in contexts where someone is striving hard to achieve a particular goal or overcome difficulties, emphasizing a sense of determination and commitment.
When to use 竭力
Common mistakes include using 竭力 in contexts where a softer expression of effort is required, such as 'trying hard.' It is best used in formal or serious contexts. Note that it often collocates with verbs like '努力' (to strive) or '追求' (to pursue).
竭力 or something close to it
尽力 (jìn lì) vs 竭尽所能 (jié jìn suǒ néng) — choose 竭力 for a stronger emphasis on effort than 尽力, which is more general.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 竭力 with less intense expressions like 努力, using it too casually. For instance, saying '我竭力学习' (I do my utmost studying) sounds overly dramatic; '我努力学习' (I study hard) is more appropriate.
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You can say: '他竭力完成了这个项目' (He did his utmost to complete this project).
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