English–Chinese
“act tough” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchěng qiáng
Example
别在我面前逞强，需要帮忙就说。bié zài wǒ miàn qián chěng qiáng xū yào bāng máng jiù shuō
Don't act tough around me; tell me if you need help.
How to say “act tough” in Chinese
“Act tough” in Chinese is 逞强 (chěng qiáng).
A public display of strength that protects pride more than it reflects real ability.
Example sentences with 逞强
他为了面子常常在别人面前逞强，不愿意求助。tā wèi le miàn zi cháng cháng zài bié rén miàn qián chěng qiáng bú yuàn yì qiú zhù
He often acts tough in front of others to save face and does not want to ask for help.
Tips for using 逞强
- English act tough can suggest aggressive behavior, but this Chinese word often focuses on hiding difficulty to protect pride, even when accepting help would be sensible.