憠 (jué) - Stubborn, obstinate, unyielding — describes a person with

憠Tone 2

jué ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

憠 · jué

Stubborn, obstinate, unyielding — describes a person with a strong, unyielding will or disposition.

Stubborn, obstinate, unyielding — describes a person with

Usage highlights

stubborn and strongunyielding willstubborn natureobstinate refusalfirm and unyielding

Synonyms

  • 倔— stubborn, unbending
  • 固执— stubborn, obstinate
  • 顽强— tenacious, indomitable

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a stubborn personality (性格憠强).
  • The general was known for his unyielding determination (意志憠强).
  • She stubbornly refused to compromise (憠强地拒绝).

Collocations

  • stubborn and strong(憠强)
  • unyielding will(憠强的意志)
  • stubborn nature(憠强的性格)
  • obstinate refusal(憠强的拒绝)
  • firm and unyielding(坚憠)

Idioms

  • Stubborn and unyielding(憠强不屈)
  • Firm and resolute(坚憠不拔)
  • Obstinate and difficult to change(憠顽不化)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries connotations of both positive determination and negative stubbornness.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, being 'unyielding' could be seen as virtuous in some contexts but problematic in others.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage compared to more common synonyms.

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