鑙 (jī) - Hard, rigid, unyielding & refers to something extremely hard or stiff

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鑙 · jī

Hard, rigid, unyielding;

refers to something extremely hard or stiff;

can describe stubbornness in character.

Hard, rigid, unyieldingrefers to something extremely hard or stiffcan describe stubbornness in character.

Usage highlights

Hard stoneRigid attitudeHigh hardnessStubborn stanceHard metalUnyielding character

Synonyms

  • 硬— hard, stiff
  • 坚— firm, solid
  • 固— solid, firm

Antonyms

  • 软— soft, flexible
  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 弱— weak, feeble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The diamond is extremely hard (鑙石).
  • His attitude was rigid and unyielding (态度鑙硬).
  • This metal has high hardness (高鑙度).
  • She maintained a stubborn stance (立场鑙定).

Collocations

  • Hard stone(鑙石)
  • Rigid attitude(态度鑙硬)
  • High hardness(高鑙度)
  • Stubborn stance(立场鑙定)
  • Hard metal(鑙金属)
  • Unyielding character(性格鑙强)

Idioms

  • As hard as iron and stone(铁石鑙肠)
  • Unyielding will(意志鑙定)
  • Hard as diamond(金刚鑙石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of extreme hardness, often associated with durability and strength.
  • Used metaphorically to describe stubborn or unyielding personality traits.
  • Appears in technical contexts related to material hardness and durability.

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