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倔

jué, juè

Description

"倔"用来说一个人很固执,不容易听别人的话,也不容易改变自己的想法。

"倔" is used to describe a person who is very stubborn, not easily listening to others or changing their mind.

读 juè 的时候,常说"倔头倔脑",形容人态度硬、不客气。

When pronounced juè, "倔" is often used in the phrase "倔头倔脑" to describe someone with a tough, unyielding attitude.

Meanings

倔jué

stubborn; unbending; obstinate

他脾气很倔,谁的话都不听。

He has a stubborn temper and won't listen to anyone.

倔juè

gruff and blunt; rude in manner

这个老人说话很倔。

This old man speaks very stubbornly.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    倔 (jué) stresses inner stubbornness; 犟 is a close synonym for being headstrong.

  • Reading

    jué in 倔强 means stubborn; juè describes a blunt, gruff attitude.

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