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March 24, 2026
竭尽全力(竭盡全力)jiéjìnquánlì(jie2jin4quan2li4)
竭尽全力 (jie2 jin4 quan2 li4) means to spare no effort or to do one's utmost in a task. This idiom is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when someone is putting in maximum effort towards achieving a goal, emphasizing perseverance and determination.
Frequency#6935DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of giving one's all is deeply valued, especially in contexts like education and work. The phrase reflects the cultural emphasis on hard work and dedication, often seen in proverbs and sayings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (竭) at a river (水) trying to gather every drop of water (尽) from the riverbed, using all their strength (全力) to fill their bucket. This visual of 'using every last bit of energy' connects to the meaning of the idiom.
Meanings of 竭尽全力
jiéjìnquánlì(jie2jin4quan2li4)
1to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost
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About 竭尽全力
竭尽全力Simplified
竭盡全力Traditional
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成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 竭尽全力
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尽全力 (jìn quán lì) - use this when emphasizing the effort without the connotation of exhausting all resources.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person (竭) at a river (水) trying to gather every drop of water (尽) from the riverbed, using all their strength (全力) to fill their bucket. This visual of 'using every last bit of energy' connects to the meaning of the idiom.
Usage Notes
This idiom is often used in motivational contexts, like in speeches or when encouraging others. A common mistake is to use it in a casual setting where simpler expressions might suffice. It's important to maintain the correct tone to convey seriousness.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 idiom, focus on its components and how they relate to effort and capability. Connect this phrase with other HSK 6 vocabulary that discusses determination and commitment, enhancing your understanding of expressive language.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of giving one's all is deeply valued, especially in contexts like education and work. The phrase reflects the cultural emphasis on hard work and dedication, often seen in proverbs and sayings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse this idiom in casual conversations, where simpler expressions like '尽力' (jìn lì) might be more appropriate. For example, saying '我竭尽全力去买菜' (I spare no effort to buy groceries) sounds overly dramatic; '我尽力去买菜' would be more fitting.
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Grammar Patterns of 竭尽全力
竭尽全力 functions as a four-character idiom (成语). Treat it as a fixed unit; it usually plays the role of a single adjective, adverb, or noun phrase inside the larger sentence. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
They are working on all cylinders to get the job finished.
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她竭尽全力猛地一推。
tā jié jìn quán lì měng dì yī tuī。
She shoved as hard as she could.
Cultural Notes for 竭尽全力
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the idea of giving one's all is deeply valued, especially in contexts like education and work. The phrase reflects the cultural emphasis on hard work and dedication, often seen in proverbs and sayings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 竭尽全力
Yes, but it's best suited for more serious or motivational contexts.
It can be used in both, but is more common in formal writing or speeches.
You might also use phrases like '全力以赴' (quán lì yǐ fù) which conveys a similar meaning.
