坚韧 jiānrèn tough and durable
tough and durable; tenacious
How to remember 坚韧: 坚 resolutely + 韧 tough = tough and durable.
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How it is used
- Tough and tenacious - 坚韧的意志 (jiānrèn de yìzhì) an indomitable will; 坚韧不拔 (jiānrèn-bùbá) firm and unyielding.
- Combines physical toughness/durability with mental resilience; often praises character. Written.
Example sentences
- 学好一门外语需要坚韧不拔的毅力。 Xuéhǎo yīmén wàiyǔ xūyào jiānrènbùbá de yìlì.Mastering a foreign language involves a lot of patience.