争气

【爭氣】

zhēng qì HSK 7-9VERB

Verb3 examples

win credit for; bring credit to; make a good showing

你一定要争气，不要放弃！

nǐ yīdìng yào zhēngqì, bùyào fàngqì!

You must do well and not give up!

她为了家人，一直在争气。

tā wèile jiārén, yīzhí zài zhēngqì.

She has been doing her best for her family.

她争气的精神让人佩服。

tā zhēngqì de jīngshén ràng rén pèifú.

Her determination and spirit are admirable.