逞强

• 拼音: chěng qiáng
• 汉字拆解: 逞 = 辶 (movement) + 呈 (present) = to flaunt; 强 = 弓 (bow) + 虫 (insect) = strong

含义

To act tough; to force oneself to appear strong; to put up a brave front when struggling.

Describes hiding weakness or difficulty and pretending to be strong or capable. Can be used critically (for stubbornness) or sympathetically (for someone struggling but not admitting it).

例句

1. 身体不舒服就别逞强了，赶紧去医院看看。
2. 她明明很难过，却还在逞强说自己没事。
3. 搬这么重的东西你一个人逞强干什么，让我帮你。

用法指南

语境: concern, criticism, care

语气: caring

正确说法

• 你别逞强，有困难就说出来。(Don't act tough; if you have difficulties, just say so.)
• 他总是逞强，从不肯承认自己不行。(He always acts tough and never admits he can't handle things.)

错误说法

• 他逞强地完成了工作 (逞强 implies negative pretending; for successfully completing work despite difficulty, use 勉强 or 硬撑)

起源与历史

Compound of 逞 (to flaunt/show off) and 强 (strong). Describes pretending to be stronger than one actually is.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal