坚 (jiān) - firm & solid

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jiān ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 土

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坚 · jiān

firm;

solid;

strong;

hard;

determined;

resolute

firmsolidstrong

Usage highlights

firm and solidpersiststrong and durablefirm beliefunyieldinghard and strong

Synonyms

  • 固— solid; firm
  • 硬— hard; stiff
  • 韧— tough; tenacious

Antonyms

  • 软— soft; weak
  • 脆— brittle; fragile
  • 柔— soft; gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This material is very hard (坚硬).
  • He has a firm belief (坚定的信念).
  • We need to persist with determination (坚持).
  • The fortress is strongly defended (坚固的堡垒).

Collocations

  • firm and solid(坚固)
  • persist(坚持)
  • strong and durable(坚韧)
  • firm belief(坚信)
  • unyielding(坚毅)
  • hard and strong(坚硬)

Idioms

  • Unyielding and indomitable(坚不可摧)
  • Persevere until success(坚持不懈)
  • Firm as a rock(坚如磐石)
  • With strong determination(坚定不移)
  • Hard-working and persistent(坚苦卓绝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents desirable qualities of resilience and determination in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in names to express strength of character and moral fortitude.
  • Associated with Confucian values of perseverance and integrity.

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