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硬
yìng
Description
"硬"用来说东西很结实，不容易压变形，比如石头和铁。
"硬" is used to describe something very solid and not easily deformed, like stone and iron.
它也可以说一个人的态度很坚决，不肯改变。
It can also describe a person's attitude as very firm and unwilling to change.
Meanings
硬yìng
hard; firm; stiff
这块面包太硬了，不好吃。
This bread is too hard and not tasty.
硬yìng
stubborn; firm in attitude
他的态度很硬，不肯道歉。
His attitude is very stubborn; he refuses to apologize.
硬yìng
stubbornly; forcibly (doing something)
他不会做，还硬要做。
He can't do it, but insists on doing it anyway.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
硬 is the opposite of 软 (soft); used for texture, attitude, or forced actions.
- Etymology
the 石 (stone) radical reflects the core meaning of hardness.
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