勉勉強強

简 勉勉强强 · 繁 勉勉強強
Mandarin · pinyin miǎn miǎn qiǎng qiǎng

Meanings

  1. to achieve with difficulty
  2. only just up to the task
  3. barely adequate
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勉
miǎn · endeavor, make effort; urge
強
qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
强
qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
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3–3–3–3 · mian3 mian3 qiang3 qiang3

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勉勉強強 · mian3 mian3 qiang3 qiang3
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Exact source record勉勉強強 勉勉强强 [mian3 mian3 qiang3 qiang3] /to achieve with difficulty/only just up to the task/barely adequate/