鈵 (bǐng) - A solid, unyielding metal & firm and steadfast

鈵Tone 3

bǐng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈵 · bǐng

A solid, unyielding metal;

firm and steadfast;

used in classical texts to describe something strong and durable.

A solid, unyielding metalfirm and steadfastused in classical texts to describe something strong

Usage highlights

solid metalunyielding charactersturdy armorfirm and steadfastmetal solidity

Synonyms

  • 堅— firm, solid, hard
  • 固— solid, strong
  • 硬— hard, stiff

Antonyms

  • 軟— soft, flexible
  • 弱— weak, feeble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The metal was described as solid (鈵金).
  • He had a firm and unyielding character (性格鈵直).
  • The ancient text used 鈵 to describe sturdy armor (鈵甲).

Collocations

  • solid metal(鈵金)
  • unyielding character(鈵性)
  • sturdy armor(鈵甲)
  • firm and steadfast(鈵直)
  • metal solidity(鈵固)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly those describing metal objects or steadfast qualities.
  • Reflects traditional values of strength, durability, and moral steadfastness.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily preserved in classical literature.

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