拼
命

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The word 拼命 is formed by combining the character 拼, which means to exert or struggle, with 命, which means life or fate. This combination directly conveys the concept of exerting oneself as if risking one's life, resulting in the meaning "to risk one's life" or "to go all out".

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他在拼命学习。

Tā zài pīnmìng xuéxí.

He is studying desperately hard.

妈妈拼命赚钱养家。

Māma pīnmìng zhuànqián yǎngjiā.

Mom works desperately hard to earn money and support the family.

为了通过考试，他拼命复习。

Wèile tōngguò kǎoshì, tā pīnmìng fùxí.

In order to pass the exam, he is reviewing with all his might.

尽管很累，他仍然拼命完成项目。

Jǐnguǎn hěn lèi, tā réngrán pīnmìng wánchéng xiàngmù.

Even though he was very tired, he still strained every nerve to complete the project.

在竞争激烈的市场中，公司必须拼命创新才能生存。

Zài jìngzhēng jīliè de shìchǎng zhōng, gōngsī bìxū pīnmìng chuàngxīn cáinéng shēngcún.

In the highly competitive market, the company must innovate desperately to survive.

Word Definition - 拼命

pīn mìng to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it

Individual Character Details

拼 pīn
命 mìng