硬
hard; firm; strong; resolute
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
hard; firm; solid
Used to describe physical objects with high density and rigidity.
This stone is very hard and difficult to break open.
Hardwood furniture is very durable.
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Anthracite is harder than regular coal.
This bread has been left for two days and has become a bit hard.
Hard cardboard can be used to make packaging boxes.
adjective
resolute; firm; tough
Used to describe a person's character, willpower or attitude.
He is a tough and resolute leader.
She has a firm will and never gives up easily.
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This tough man showed great bravery on the battlefield.
His attitude is very firm and he refuses to compromise.
Grandma taught us to be tough and resilient people since we were young.
adverb
resolutely; stubbornly
informalUsed to emphasize that someone insists on doing something despite opposition or obstacles.
Mom told him not to stay up late, but he stubbornly stayed up scrolling his phone until midnight.
Everyone advised him not to take risks, but he insisted on going.
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He knew it would fail, but he stubbornly wanted to give it a try.
The teacher told him not to leave early, but he left anyway.
Everyone opposed it, but he stubbornly did it his own way.
verb
force; compel; manage to
neutralUsed to describe forcing oneself or someone else to do something difficult or against their will.
He gritted his teeth and climbed to the top of the mountain.
Despite his injury, he forced himself to finish the game.
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He got angry and managed to climb up the tall wall by force.
I reluctantly agreed to his request with gritted teeth.
He forced himself to carry the luggage up to the third floor.
adjective
competent; high-quality
informalUsed to describe a person's skill level or the quality of goods/products.
He is a skilled worker who can do any job well.
The goods in this shop are of high quality, all genuine products.
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The striker of this team is very competent.
His skills are excellent and he is deeply trusted by customers.
The quality of this phone is very good, it has been used for three years and hasn't broken yet.