硈 (qià) - Firm & solid

硈Tone 4

qià ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

硈 · qià

Firm;

solid;

hard;

stable;

also used in ancient texts to describe something sturdy or unyielding.

Firmsolidhard

Usage highlights

Hard stoneFirm and resoluteSolid foundationStable structure

Synonyms

  • 硬— hard
  • 固— solid; firm
  • 坚— firm; hard

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stone was extremely hard (硈石).
  • He has a firm and resolute character (性格硈毅).
  • The foundation of the building is very solid (地基硈固).

Collocations

  • Hard stone(硈石)
  • Firm and resolute(硈毅)
  • Solid foundation(硈固)
  • Stable structure(硈构)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts and is not commonly used in modern vernacular.
  • The character contains the 'stone' radical (石), reflecting its association with hardness and solidity.

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