婞 (xìng) - Stubborn & obstinate

婞Tone 4

xìng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

婞 · xìng

Stubborn;

obstinate;

unyielding;

also implying straightforwardness and integrity.

Stubbornobstinateunyielding

Usage highlights

Stubborn and straightforwardUnyielding characterObstinate and unyieldingStubborn and righteousStubborn nature

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is known for her stubborn character (婞直).
  • He maintained an unyielding attitude (婞婞不屈).
  • The official was praised for his integrity (婞正).

Collocations

  • Stubborn and straightforward(婞直)
  • Unyielding character(婞性)
  • Obstinate and unyielding(婞婞)
  • Stubborn and righteous(婞正)
  • Stubborn nature(婞戾)

Idioms

  • Stubborn and unyielding(婞婞不屈)
  • Stubborn and straightforward(婞直不屈)
  • Obstinate and difficult to change(婞戾难改)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally appeared in ancient texts like 'Chu Ci' describing a stubborn but upright character.
  • Often carries both negative (stubborn) and positive (integrity) connotations depending on context.
  • Rarely used in modern everyday language but appears in classical literature and historical texts.

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