较劲 Traditional form: 較勁 Pinyin (reading): jiàojìn Definitions: to match one's strength with to compete more competitive to set oneself against sb disobliging to make a special effort Characters: 较 - to compare; relatively; more 劲 - strong, tough, unyielding; power, energy Traditional characters: 較 - to compare; relatively; more 勁 - strong, tough, unyielding; power, energy