争气 (zhēng qì): Try to make a good showing (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

I want to make my family proud by studying hard.

Despite the harsh conditions, the entire team really tried to make a good showing and completed the project ahead of schedule.

His performance this time was not at all credit-worthy; it let everyone down.

Despite facing difficulties, she made everyone proud by finally completing the task.

We must try to win credit by making this collaborative project an industry model.