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硬要
yìngyào
Description
“硬要”的意思是坚持要做某件事，就算别人不同意，也一定要那样做。
"硬要" means insisting on doing something, even if others disagree, you still must do it that way.
这个词常常带一点不满的感觉。
This word often carries a slight feeling of dissatisfaction.
Meanings
硬要yìngyào
to insist on doing something (despite objection)
我说不用了，他硬要给我钱。
I said no need, but he insisted on giving me money.
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Notes
- Etymology
硬 (hard, stubborn) + 要 (want), literally 'stubbornly want to'.
- Nuance
often carries mild disapproval, as the action goes against advice or reason.
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