Definition
硬碰硬 is a fixed expression that literally means 'hard hits hard'. It figuratively describes a direct confrontation between equally matched opponents (meet force with force), a task that is extremely demanding or exacting, or something that is 100% genuine, solid, and uncompromising in quality. It can also describe a person who is rigid and inflexible.
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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 bǐsài shuāngfāng yìng pèng yìng, shéi yě bú ràng shéi.In this match, both sides met force with force, neither one giving in.
- 硬碰硬，。Gǎo kēyán shì ge yìng pèng yìng de gōngzuò, xūyào hěn dà de nàixīn hé yìlì.Doing scientific research is a demanding job that requires great patience and perseverance.
- 硬碰硬，。Zhèxiē cáiliào dōu shì yìng pèng yìng de zhēn huò, nǐ fàng yì bǎi ge xīn.These materials are 100% genuine goods; you can rest assured.
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