No. 3,419 in Chinese
强求
To force or insist unreasonably.
In a sentence
你不应该强求别人按照你的意愿做事。
You should not force others to act according to your wishes.
In this sentence, 强求 means to force or demand something against someone's will, often implying imposition or coercion.
在感情方面,不能强求,要顺其自然。
In terms of relationships, one should not demand forcefully but let things happen naturally.
Here, 强求 refers to insisting or demanding something forcefully in emotional or interpersonal matters, suggesting the need for acceptance and understanding.
我不想强求你接受我的建议,只是希望你考虑一下。
I don't want to compel you to accept my advice, I just hope that you will consider it.
In this example, 强求 indicates compelling or persisting in making someone accept or agree with something, showing a softer, more considerate tone.
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