礭 (què) - Firm, solid, resolute & also refers to a type of stone.

礭Tone 4

què ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

礭 · què

Firm, solid, resolute;

also refers to a type of stone.

Firm, solid, resolutealso refers to a type of stone.

Usage highlights

Firm and resoluteSolid foundationResolute decisionStoneFirm beliefUnyielding will

Synonyms

  • 坚— firm, hard, solid
  • 固— solid, firm, stable
  • 定— fixed, settled, determined

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle, flexible
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 摇— shake, sway, waver

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His determination was firm as a rock (意志礭定).
  • The foundation was solid (基础礭实).
  • She made a resolute decision (做出礭决).

Collocations

  • Firm and resolute(礭定)
  • Solid foundation(礭实)
  • Resolute decision(礭决)
  • Stone-like quality(礭石)
  • Firm belief(礭信)
  • Unyielding will(礭志)

Idioms

  • Firm as a rock(坚如礭石)
  • Resolute and unwavering(礭然不动)
  • Determined and steadfast(志礭行坚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character contains the stone radical (石), indicating its connection to rock-like qualities.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe firmness of character or determination.
  • Represents the virtue of steadfastness and reliability in traditional Chinese values.

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