yìng guàndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to force feed
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

硬灌 硬灌 [ying4 guan4] /to force feed/

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  • 硬
    yìng

    hard / stiff / solid / (fig.) strong / firm / resolutely / uncompromisingly / laboriously / with great difficulty / good (quality) / able (person) / (of food) filling / substantial

  • 灌
    guàn

    to irrigate / to pour / to install (software) / to record (music)

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.