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争取 (zhēngqǔ) vs 力争 (lìzhēng): Use 力争 when emphasizing strong effort or contention, while 争取 is more general and can imply seeking or trying to obtain something without the same intensity.
This term is often used in formal contexts, mainly in discussions about goals, ambitions, or competitions. Be cautious with the tones; 力 is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone), while 争 has a high, level tone (1st tone). It’s common to see it paired with verbs like 'to achieve' (取得) or 'to win' (赢得).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 力争 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to ambition and effort. Focus on using it in sentences that express determination or competitive spirit, which is common in HSK 6 passages and dialogues.
Learners often confuse 力争 with similar words like 争取 (zheng1 qu3), which also means to strive for but with a slightly different nuance. For example, saying '我力争成功' (wǒ lìzhēng chénggōng) is correct, but saying '我争取成功' (wǒ zhēngqǔ chénggōng) might be more appropriate in some contexts.
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How to say to work hard for in Chinese
“to work hard for” in Chinese is力争
The term 力争 (li4 zheng1) means to strive for something with great effort or to contend strongly for a goal. It's often used in contexts where individuals or groups are making considerable efforts to achieve objectives, such as in academic, professional, or competitive environments.
When to use 力争
This term is often used in formal contexts, mainly in discussions about goals, ambitions, or competitions. Be cautious with the tones; 力 is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone), while 争 has a high, level tone (1st tone). It’s common to see it paired with verbs like 'to achieve' (取得) or 'to win' (赢得).
力争 or something close to it
争取 (zhēngqǔ) vs 力争 (lìzhēng): Use 力争 when emphasizing strong effort or contention, while 争取 is more general and can imply seeking or trying to obtain something without the same intensity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 力争 with similar words like 争取 (zheng1 qu3), which also means to strive for but with a slightly different nuance. For example, saying '我力争成功' (wǒ lìzhēng chénggōng) is correct, but saying '我争取成功' (wǒ zhēngqǔ chénggōng) might be more appropriate in some contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 力争
力争 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他曾努____取让你留在那儿。
He'd put up a real fight to keep you there.
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While it's primarily used in formal contexts, you can use it in informal conversations when discussing personal goals, but be mindful of the context.
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