Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
坚
jiān
Description
“坚”的意思是很硬、很结实，也可以说人的想法或心很牢固，不容易改变。
"坚" means very hard or solid; it can also describe a person's thoughts or heart as firm and not easily changed.
这个字常常出现在“坚强”“坚持”这些词里。
This character often appears in words like "坚强" (strong) and "坚持" (persist).
Meanings
坚jiān
hard; solid; firm (physical)
这块冰又硬又坚。
This ice is hard and solid.
坚jiān
firm; resolute; unwavering (of will)
他的决心很坚。
His determination is strong.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
rarely used alone in modern Chinese; usually part of compounds like 坚持 or 坚强.
- Etymology
originally means hard/solid, extended to describe firm, unshakable resolve.
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