要强

要強

yàoqiáng

adjective HSK 7 #30,912

Meanings

1 eager to excel; competitive
2 strong-minded; determined to get ahead

Characters

to want; to demand

strong; powerful

Examples

她从小就很要强，什么事都不服输。

Tā cóngxiǎo jiù hěn yàoqiáng, shénme shì dōu bù fúshū.

She's been competitive since childhood and never accepts defeat.

他太要强了，不肯让别人帮忙。

Tā tài yàoqiáng le, bù kěn ràng biérén bāngmáng.

He's too strong-minded and won't let others help.

Tips

usage

Can be positive (determined, ambitious) or slightly negative (too proud to accept help). Context determines the nuance.

Stroke Order

要 yào

强 qiáng