勉强
miạ̌nqiǎng
I v.
1) force sb. to do sth.
别勉强他。 Don't force him to do it.
2) do with difficulty
II s.v.
unconvincing; strained
这个计划很勉强。 This plan may not work.
III adv.
1) reluctantly; grudgingly
他勉强笑了一下。 He forced a smile.
2) barely enough
她勉强能说几句法语。 She can speak only a little French.