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生硬

shēng yìng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

  1. 1. stiff
  2. 2. harsh

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
自然
zì rán

nature

表示状态、态度等不做作、不勉强

Synonyms

2 items
不自然
bù zì rán

unnatural

表示表情、动作等不自然、僵硬
僵硬
jiāng yìng

stiff; rigid

形容身体部位或表情呆板、不灵活

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
shēng

to be born

硬
yìng

hard; stiff; solid