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一鼓作气

一鼓作氣
yì gǔ zuò qìHSK 7

一鼓作气 (yì gǔ zuò qì) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto press on in one sustained effort (lit. to build up one's energy with one beat of the drum)

    • EX
      既然已经完成了大半，我们就一鼓作气把剩下的工作做完吧。

      Since we've already finished more than half, let's keep up the momentum and finish the rest in one push.

    • EX
      运动员一鼓作气，在最后五十米冲过了终点线。

      The athlete made one final sustained push and crossed the finish line in the last fifty metres.