强行

qiáng xíng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to do sth by force
2. Taiwan pr. [qiǎng xíng]

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

自愿

zì yuàn

voluntary

自愿是主动愿意，强行是违背意愿强制做

Related words

2 items

强迫

qiǎng pò

to compel

强迫指用压力迫使，是动词；强行是副词，表示以强力方式做某事

强制

qiáng zhì

to force; to compel; to coerce

强制指用法律或武力强迫，多用于政策；强行侧重动作的强硬方式

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with verbs like 进入, 通过, 打开, e.g. 强行进入 (break in by force). Not used with verbs implying personal will.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 强制 (qiǎng zhì) which is a verb or adjective; 强行 is an adverb and must precede a verb, e.g. 强行拆除 (forcibly demolish), not 强行了.

Example Sentences

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保安强行打开了门。

The security guard forced the door open.

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Child Words of 强行

stubborn

strong

to force

row

to walk

强行