生硬

shēng yìng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. stiff
2. harsh

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 自然 zì rán 自然 zì rán nature 表示状态、态度等不做作、不勉强: nature

Synonyms

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• 不自然 bù zì rán 不自然 bù zì rán unnatural 表示表情、动作等不自然、僵硬: unnatural
• 僵硬 jiāng yìng 僵硬 jiāng yìng stiff; rigid 形容身体部位或表情呆板、不灵活: stiff; rigid

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配“生硬的态度”“生硬的翻译”，形容不自然或勉强。

Common mistakes

不能用于形容物体硬度，“生硬”专指行为、语气等不自然，区别于“坚硬”。

Example Sentences

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他的语气很 生硬 ，让人不舒服。

His tone was very harsh, making people uncomfortable.

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Child Words of 生硬

• 生 生 shēng: to be born
• 硬 硬 yìng: hard; stiff; solid