koeng5 kau4強求强求
Jyutpingkoeng5 kau4
Yalekéuhng kàuh
Definition
To force, insist on, or impose unrealistically; to force something into existence.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the imposition of one's own will or desires onto others, often implying a lack of respect for the other person's autonomy or natural circumstances. It carries a slightly philosophical or moralizing tone, frequently appearing in advice about relationships or personal choices. Unlike simple requests, it suggests a stubborn or unreasonable persistence that ignores reality.
Examples
You really cannot force things like love.
Related words
Common phrases
cannot be forced
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 堅持, which is positive persistence or determination. 強求 implies a negative, selfish, or futile attempt to control outcomes that are beyond one's influence.
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Grammar guides
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