"我讨厌“强壮”这个词,这太男性化了。"
— Helen Mirren
Simplified Meaning:
Someone saying they don’t like the word “strong” because it sounds very manly is expressing how the term often makes people think of men and masculinity. Imagine a girl who lifts heavy weights at the gym just like the men do. People might only call her strong if they see strength as a manly trait. Instead, the person might prefer strength to be seen not just as physical but also as emotional or mental, traits that everyone, regardless of gender, can have. For example, a mother taking care of her kids while working full-time shows mental strength and determination, which isn’t connected to being a man. This person might be saying that we should recognize strength in all its forms, whether it's shown by a man or a woman. They want society to appreciate and respect strength in everyone, without attaching it to masculinity alone. If you're dealing with a tough situation, recognizing your own type of “strength,” whether it's being calm, staying kind, or keeping positive, is valuable and shouldn't be limited to the traditional idea of being physically strong like a man.