顽 (wán) - stubborn & obstinate

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wán ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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顽 · wán

stubborn;

obstinate;

naughty;

mischievous;

tough;

durable;

foolish;

silly

stubbornobstinatenaughty

Usage highlights

stubborn childnaughtystubborn illnessobstinate resistancefoolish and stubborntough and durable

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a stubborn child (顽童).
  • This material is very durable (顽强的材料).
  • Don't be so foolish (顽愚).
  • The naughty boy broke the window (顽皮的孩子).

Collocations

  • stubborn child(顽童)
  • naughty(顽皮)
  • stubborn illness(顽疾)
  • obstinate resistance(顽抗)
  • foolish and stubborn(顽愚)
  • tough and durable(顽强)

Idioms

  • Stubborn as a mule(冥顽不灵)
  • Incorrigibly stubborn(顽固不化)
  • Naughty and mischievous(顽皮赖骨)
  • Stubbornly resisting to the end(负隅顽抗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'hard, unyielding rock' in ancient Chinese texts.
  • Often carries negative connotations of stubbornness and resistance to change.
  • Can also describe mischievous but endearing behavior in children.
  • In medical contexts, describes chronic or hard-to-treat conditions.

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