really; truly; insist on
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadverb
really; truly; indeed
dialectCommonly used in dialects to emphasize the truth of a statement.
Zhè这
cài菜
yìng硬
shì是
hǎo好
chī吃
。
This dish is really delicious.
Tā他
yìng硬
shì是
cōng聪
ming明
，
shén什
me么
dōu都
huì会
。
He is truly clever and knows how to do everything.
adverb
insist on; stubbornly; just (do something regardless of difficulties)
Indicates persistence in doing something despite difficulties, opposition, or unfavorable conditions. Often followed by negative verbs like 不肯 or 不要.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
shēn身
tǐ体
bù不
hǎo好
，
kě可
yìng硬
shì是
bù不
kěn肯
xiū休
xi息
。
Although he is not in good health, he just refuses to rest.
Yǔ雨
zhè这
me么
dà大
，
tā他
yìng硬
shì是
yào要
chū出
qù去
。
It's raining so hard, but he insists on going out.
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Míng明
míng明
shì是
tā他
cuò错
le了
，
tā他
yìng硬
shì是
bù不
chéng承
rèn认
。
He was clearly wrong, yet he stubbornly refused to admit it.