hin1 koeng5牽強牵强
Jyutpinghin1 koeng5
Yalehīn kéuhng
Definition
Far-fetched, improbable, or forced; not very reasonable.
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How it's used
Describes arguments or excuses that feel forced or lack logical connection. It implies that the speaker is trying to justify something by stitching together unrelated facts. It is frequently used when someone is caught in a lie or trying to defend a weak position.
Examples
Your explanation is so far-fetched, nobody will believe it.
The reason he gave is so far-fetched, you actually believe it?
Related words
Common phrases
far-fetched reason
far-fetched explanation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 勉強, which means to force oneself to do something or to do something reluctantly. While both involve a sense of being forced, 牽強 relates to the logic of an argument, whereas 勉強 relates to effort or willingness.
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