硬撑 (yìng chēng) — to force oneself to keep going; to endure despite difficulty
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning to push through or endure despite difficulty, often at a cost to yourself. Implies stubborn perseverance rather than genuine ability — usually used when someone should really stop or rest.
verb
to force oneself to keep goingto endure despite difficulty
Examples
- 硬撑。Tā shēng bìng le hái yìng chēng zhe qù shàng bān.He forced himself to go to work even though he was sick.
- 硬撑，。Bié zài yìng chēng le, xiū xi yí xià ba.Don't keep forcing yourself; take a break.
- ，硬撑。Tā suī rán hěn lèi, dàn hái shì yìng chēng zhe wán chéng le rèn wu.Although she was very tired, she still forced herself to finish the task.
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