die-hard; loyal; stubborn
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
die-hard; loyal; steadfast; reliable
Commonly used to describe loyal supporters, fans, or friends. Often carries a positive or neutral connotation emphasizing unwavering support.
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
de的
tiě铁
gǎn杆
péng朋
you友
，
yǒng永
yuǎn远
zhī支
chí持
wǒ我
。
He is my die-hard friend who always supports me.
Zhè这
xiē些
tiě铁
gǎn杆
qiú球
mí迷
měi每
chǎng场
bǐ比
sài赛
dōu都
lái来
kàn看
。
These die-hard fans come to watch every single match.
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Tā他
shì是
xiào校
zhǎng长
de的
tiě铁
gǎn杆
wèi卫
duì队
。
He is the principal's loyal guard.
adjective
stubborn; unrepentant; hardened; incorrigible
derogatoryOften used to describe traitors, criminals, or enemies who refuse to change their stance. Carries a strong derogatory connotation.
Nà那
gè个
tiě铁
gǎn杆
hàn汉
jiān奸
zhōng终
yú于
shòu受
dào到
le了
chéng惩
fá罚
。
That die-hard traitor was finally punished.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
tiě铁
gǎn杆
de的
fǎn反
duì对
pài派
，
cóng从
bù不
tuǒ妥
xié协
。
He is a die-hard opponent who never compromises.
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Zhè这
xiē些
tiě铁
gǎn杆
fèn分
zǐ子
jù拒
jué绝
tóu投
xiáng降
。
These die-hard elements refused to surrender.