牵强 (qiān qiǎng) — to force an interpretation; to give a far-fetched explanation
Definition
Used to describe an explanation, analogy, or argument that is forced or strained — the connection doesn't really hold. In modern usage 牵强 functions as an adjective (他的解释太牵强了), not a true verb.
verb
to force an interpretationto give a far-fetched explanation
Examples
- 牵强，。Tā de jiě shì tài qiān qiǎng le, méi yǒu rén huì xiāng xìn.His explanation is too far-fetched; no one will believe it.
- ，牵强。Zhè ge bǐ yù suī rán xīn qí, dàn yǒu diǎn qiān qiǎng.This analogy, though novel, is a bit forced.
- 牵强，。Nǐ zhè yàng shuō shí zài tài qiān qiǎng le, wǒ bù jiē shòu.What you are saying is really far-fetched; I don't accept it.
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