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

HSK 1

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.

HSK 2

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