zhēng​qì HSK7

to work hard to excel

Senses

争气/ 爭氣 zhēng​qì to work hard to excel

To resolve on improvement and work hard to win honor; determined not to fall short or lose face.

争气/ 爭氣 zhēng​qì combative spirit

The determination to excel or a competitive, combative spirit.

References

synonym 作脸/作臉 争气/爭氣