created sense approved 勉强/勉強 · miǎnqiǎng · to force — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
勉强 / 勉強
miǎnqiǎng
to force
To force someone to do something they are unwilling to do or capable of doing.
勉 (literal) → 勉 · miǎn · to force 强 (literal) → 强/強 · qiǎng · to force
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created sense approved 勉强/勉強 · miǎnqiǎng · barely; reluctantly — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
勉强 / 勉強
miǎnqiǎng
barely; reluctantly
To do something with great difficulty, unwillingly, or grudgingly; just managing to get by
勉 (literal) → 勉 · miǎn · to force 强 (literal) → 强/強 · qiǎng · to strive
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created sense approved 勉强/勉強 · miǎnqiǎng · strained — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
勉强 / 勉強
miǎnqiǎng
strained
Unconvincing, forced, or unnatural; used for reasons, smiles, or explanations that lack sufficient basis.
勉 (literal) → 勉 · miǎn · to force 强 (literal) → 强/強 · qiǎng · to force
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created sense approved 勉强/勉強 · miǎnqiǎng · to strive — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
勉强 / 勉強
miǎnqiǎng
to strive
To exert oneself or do one's best (especially in historical or literary contexts)
勉 (literal) → 勉 · miǎn · to strive 强 (literal) → 强/強 · qiǎng · to strive
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