koeng5 gaa1 jyu1 jan4強加於人强加于人
Jyutpingkoeng5 gaa1 jyu1 jan4
Yalekéuhng gā yū yàhn
Definition
To impose one's opinion, idea, or will on others.
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How it's used
Carries a strong critical tone, often used to call out someone for being overbearing or lacking respect for others' autonomy. It is more formal than common colloquial expressions like 夾硬嚟, which also implies forcing a situation but is used in a wider variety of contexts. Use this when you want to sound more serious or assertive about someone crossing personal boundaries.
Examples
Stop imposing your ideas on others all the time.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct verb phrase in casual conversation, but it sounds quite literary or formal. In everyday speech, people are more likely to describe the behavior using phrases like 夾硬嚟 or 逼人接受.
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