Definition
勉勉强强 is a reduplicated form of 勉强 (miǎnqiǎng) and functions as an adverb. It describes doing something with reluctance, unwillingness, or just barely meeting a standard. Unlike 勉强 (which can also be a verb meaning 'to force'), 勉勉强强 is only used adverbially to emphasize a half-hearted or barely-sufficient manner. It often appears before a verb, sometimes with 地 (de) as a stylistic option.
r.f.
reluctantlyunwillinglywith half a heartbarelynarrowlyjust enough
Examples
- 勉勉强强。Tā miǎn miǎn qiǎng qiǎng de dāyìng le wǒmen de yāoqǐng.He reluctantly agreed to our invitation.
- 勉勉强强。Zhè cì kǎoshì tā miǎn miǎn qiǎng qiǎng jígé le.She barely passed this exam.
- ，勉勉强强。Suīrán bù è, tā háishì miǎn miǎn qiǎng qiǎng chī le jǐ kǒu fàn.Even though he wasn't hungry, he still reluctantly ate a few bites of rice.
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