manage with an effort; do with difficulty (adj.)
HSK 6
Traditional
勉強
Radicals
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Examples
他勉强完成了任务。 Tā miǎnqiǎng wánchéngle rènwù. - He barely completed the task.
她的笑容看起来很勉强。 Tā de xiàoróng kàn qǐlái hěn miǎnqiǎng. - Her smile looked forced.
这个计划勉强可行。 Zhège jìhuà miǎnqiǎng kěxíng. - This plan is barely feasible.
他勉强接受了这个建议。 Tā miǎnqiǎng jiēshòule zhège jiànyì. - He reluctantly accepted the suggestion.
她勉强吃完了那顿饭。 Tā miǎnqiǎng chīwánle nà dùn fàn. - She barely finished that meal.
Characters
强 qiáng - strong, powerful; resolute, steadfast; of a high standard; superior (to); plus |
勉 miǎn - exert oneself; encourage, exhort; strive to do what seems beyond one's power |