tough and resilient; strong and capable
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
hard yet tough and resilient; firm but flexible
dialectDescribes materials that are firm and durable, not brittle. Common in northern Chinese dialects.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhǐ纸
hěn很
yìng硬
zheng挣
，
kě可
yǐ以
zuò做
bāo包
zhuāng装
。
This paper is very tough and resilient, so it can be used for packaging.
Zhè这
kuài块
mù木
bǎn板
yìng硬
zheng挣
de得
hěn很
，
bù不
róng容
yì易
zhé折
duàn断
。
This wooden plank is very tough; it's not easy to break.
adjective
tough; strong and forceful; capable; formidable
dialectDescribes people who are strong, capable, or formidable. Often used when seeking reliable help or describing a tough partner.
Zhǎo找
ge个
yìng硬
zheng挣
de的
dā搭
dàng档
，
shì事
qíng情
jiù就
hǎo好
bàn办
duō多
le了
。
If you find a tough and capable partner, things will be much easier to handle.
Tā他
zhè这
ge个
rén人
hěn很
yìng硬
zheng挣
，
yù遇
dào到
nán难
shì事
cóng从
bù不
tuì退
suō缩
。
He is a very tough person who never backs down when facing difficulties.