硬碰硬 (yìng pèng yìng) — to meet force with force; to engage in a head-on confrontation with an equally strong opponent; demanding, exacting, tough (of a task or requirement); 100% genuine, solid, no compromise (of quality or character)
Definition
A vivid chengyu meaning 'meet force with force' — a head-on clash between equals. Also stretches to describe a very demanding task or something 100% genuine and uncompromising in quality.
idiom
to meet force with forceto engage in a head-on confrontation with an equally strong opponentdemandingexactingtough (of a task or requirement)100% genuinesolidno compromise (of quality or character)
Examples
- 硬碰硬，。Zhè chǎng bǐ sài shuāng fāng yìng pèng yìng, shuí yě bú ràng shuí.In this match, both sides met force with force, neither one giving in.
- 硬碰硬，。Gǎo kē yán shì gè yìng pèng yìng de gōng zuò, xū yào hěn dà de nài xīn hé yì lì.Doing scientific research is a demanding job that requires great patience and perseverance.
- 硬碰硬，。Zhè xiē cái liào dōu shì yìng pèng yìng de zhēn huò, nǐ fàng yì bǎi gè xīn.These materials are 100% genuine goods; you can rest assured.
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