他沒錢卻硬要請客，真是打腫臉充胖子。
He has no money but insists on treating everyone; he's really puffing himself up to look impressive.
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Example sentences
他明明不會喝酒，卻硬要跟著大家一起乾杯。
他明明不会喝酒，却硬要跟著大家一起干杯。
He clearly can't drink, but he insisted on joining everyone for a toast.
Usage Notes
Used when someone stubbornly insists on doing something, often despite advice or logical reasons not to.
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