逞强

逞強

chěngqiáng

verb HSK 7-9 #19,470

Meanings

1 to show off one's strength
2 to try to be tough
3 to act brave beyond one's ability

Characters

to show off; to flaunt

strong; powerful

Examples

你身体不好就别逞强了。

Nǐ shēntǐ bùhǎo jiù bié chěngqiáng le.

If you're not feeling well, don't try to push yourself.

他喜欢逞强，什么事都不愿意让人帮忙。

Tā xǐhuan chěngqiáng, shénme shì dōu bù yuànyì ràng rén bāngmáng.

He likes to act tough and never lets anyone help.

Tips

usage

Always slightly negative — implies someone is overestimating their abilities or refusing help out of pride. Often used in the pattern 别逞强了 (stop trying to be tough).

Stroke Order

逞 chěng

强 qiáng