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

He really made a good showing in this international competition, winning honor for the country.

Can you try to win some credit this time and not disappoint your parents again?

He did his family proud by getting first place in this exam.

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.