Definition
硬挺 is a colloquial verb meaning 'to force oneself to endure' or 'to hold out despite difficulty'. It combines 硬 (stubbornly, forcibly) with 挺 (to straighten, to endure). You use it when someone is pushing through pain, exhaustion, or hardship without giving in — often with a sense that they're barely managing. It's not a formal word; you'll hear it in everyday speech about toughing out a situation.
v.
to force oneself to endureto hold out stubbornly
Examples
- 硬挺。Tā shēngbìng le hái yìng tǐng zhe qù shàngbān.He was sick but still forced himself to go to work.
- 硬挺，。Bié yìng tǐng le, lèi le jiù xiūxi yíxià.Don't force yourself — take a break if you're tired.
- ，硬挺。Tā téng de zhí mào hàn, què yì shēng bù kēng de yìng tǐng zhe.She was sweating from the pain but held out without a word.
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