堅 (jiān) - Strong, solid, firm, durable & resolute, determined

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jiān ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

堅 · jiān

Strong, solid, firm, durable;

resolute, determined;

refers to something hard or unyielding.

Strong, solid, firm, durableresolute, determinedrefers to something hard or unyielding.

Usage highlights

Strong and durableResolute and determinedHard and solidPerseveranceUnwavering faithStrong fortress

Synonyms

  • 固— firm, solid
  • 硬— hard, rigid
  • 强— strong, powerful

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 软— soft, flexible
  • 脆— brittle, fragile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fortress walls are very strong (坚固的城墙).
  • He is determined to complete the task (他意志坚定).
  • This material is very durable (这种材料很坚硬).
  • We firmly believe in our principles (我们坚信我们的原则).

Collocations

  • Strong and durable(坚固)
  • Resolute and determined(坚定)
  • Hard and solid(坚硬)
  • Perseverance(坚持)
  • Unwavering faith(坚信)
  • Strong fortress(坚城)

Idioms

  • Unyielding will(坚忍不拔)
  • As solid as a rock(坚如磐石)
  • Persevere to the end(坚持不懈)
  • Strong will and determination(意志坚强)
  • Hard as iron and stone(坚如铁石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 坚 represents the Confucian virtue of perseverance and moral steadfastness.
  • In military context, 坚 describes fortifications and defensive strength.
  • The character embodies the ideal of unwavering determination in Chinese culture.

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