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How to say “try harder” in Chinese

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try harder

Chinese · 中文

slang

Translation

再努力点

Romanization

Zai nuli dian

Pronunciation

dzye noo-lee dyen

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

再努力点 — a quick line during a competitive match for "try harder".

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How do you say "try harder" in Chinese?+

You say "再努力点" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Zai nuli dian", and a simple pronunciation cue is "dzye noo-lee dyen".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "dzye noo-lee dyen" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Zai nuli dian".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.