拼命 meaning and pronunciation

拼命
Simplified/traditional word

拼命 English definition

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

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  • 拼 (pīn): to piece together; to join together; to stake all; adventurous; at the risk of one's life; to spell;
  • 命 (mìng): life; fate; order or command; to assign a name, title etc;