tough; resilient; tenacious
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
tough and resilient; firm and pliable
formalOften used to describe the physical properties of materials like leather, rope, or certain plants.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
pí皮
gé革
fēi非
cháng常
jiān坚
rèn韧
，
hěn很
shì适
hé合
zuò做
xuē靴
zi子
。
This type of leather is very tough and resilient, making it perfect for boots.
Zhú竹
zi子
de的
zhì质
dì地
jiān坚
rèn韧
，
yòng用
tú途
hěn很
guǎng广
。
Bamboo has a tough and resilient texture and is widely used.
adjective
tenacious; indomitable; persistent
formalUsed metaphorically to describe a person's willpower, spirit, or character.
Tā她
yǐ以
jiān坚
rèn韧
de的
yì意
zhì志
kè克
fú服
le了
suǒ所
yǒu有
kùn困
nán难
。
She overcame all difficulties with tenacious willpower.
Zhè这
ge个
mín民
zú族
yǒu有
zhe着
jiān坚
rèn韧
bù不
bá拔
de的
jīng精
shén神
。
This nation possesses an indomitable spirit.
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Zài在
nì逆
jìng境
zhōng中
bǎo保
chí持
jiān坚
rèn韧
shì是
chéng成
gōng功
de的
guān关
jiàn键
。
Staying resilient in adversity is the key to success.