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坚强
jiānqiáng
Description
"坚强"用来说一个人很有力量，遇到困难也不放弃。
"坚强" is used to say that a person is strong and does not give up when facing difficulties.
我们常常说一个人心里很坚强，或者鼓励别人要坚强。
We often say someone is mentally "坚强", or encourage others to be "坚强".
Meanings
坚强jiānqiáng
strong, firm, resolute (in spirit or will)
她很坚强，从来不哭。
She is very strong and never cries.
坚强jiānqiáng
to strengthen, to make firm
我们要坚强自己的意志。
We must strengthen our willpower.
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Notes
- Etymology
坚 (firm, hard) + 强 (strong), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
usually describes inner will or character, not physical strength like 强壮.
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