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强行

qiáng xíng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

Definitions

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

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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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