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硬背
yìngbèi
Description
"硬背"的意思是不明白内容，只是把它记下来。
"硬背" means memorizing something without understanding it.
很多学生考试前会硬背单词和课文。
Many students "硬背" words and texts before exams.
Meanings
硬背yìngbèi
to memorize by rote without understanding
他不懂意思，只是硬背下来。
He doesn't understand the meaning; he just memorizes it by rote.
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Notes
- Etymology
硬 (hard, forced) + 背 (to recite/memorize), meaning to memorize forcefully.
- Nuance
often carries a negative tone, implying mechanical learning without real understanding.
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