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犟
jiàng
Description
「犟」是说一个人很固执，不愿意听别人的话，也不容易改变自己的想法。
"犟" means a person is very stubborn, unwilling to listen to others, and not easily changing their mind.
这个字常用在口语里，比如说小孩子很犟，怎么说都不听。
This character is often used in spoken language, for example, when a child is very 犟 and won't listen no matter what you say.
Meanings
犟jiàng
stubborn; obstinate; headstrong
他很犟，谁的话都不听。
He is very stubborn and doesn't listen to anyone.
犟嘴jiàngzuǐ
to talk back stubbornly; argue back
别跟妈妈犟嘴！
Don't argue back with Mom!
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Notes
- Nuance
犟 is colloquial and often describes someone refusing to listen or give in.
- Etymology
the 牛 (ox) radical suggests bull-like stubbornness.
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