ging3勁劲
Jyutpingging3
Yaleging
Definition
Vigor, vitality, or an attractive aura.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a person's presence, charisma, or inner drive rather than just physical energy. While often used as an adjective to mean powerful or cool, the noun form captures a sense of intangible force or spirit. It is frequently paired with the classifier 股 when describing this specific quality.
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gu2股gúExamples
The aura he has is really something special.
Don't you think he has a lot of vitality today?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this noun usage with the common adjective 勁, which means powerful or impressive. When used as a noun, it must be preceded by a quantifier like 股 to sound natural in a sentence.
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Grammar guides
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