坚韧不拔 (jiān rèn bù bá) — unwavering, tenacious, indomitable (of spirit or character)
Definition
Four-character idiom (成语) praising a spirit or character that stays tough and refuses to give up — stronger than 'persistent', closer to 'indomitable'. Typically used to admire people, not minor setbacks.
idiom
unwaveringtenaciousindomitable (of spirit or character)
Examples
- 坚韧不拔，。Tā zài kùn nan miàn qián biǎo xiàn dé jiān rèn bù bá, lìng rén jìng pèi.He showed indomitable spirit in the face of difficulties, which is admirable.
- 坚韧不拔。Zhǐ yǒu jiān rèn bù bá de rén cái néng shí xiàn wěi dà de mèng xiǎng.Only people with unwavering perseverance can achieve great dreams.
- 坚韧不拔，。Tā yǐ jiān rèn bù bá de jīng shén jiān chí xùn liàn, zhōng yú yíng dé le jīn pái.She persisted in training with indomitable spirit and finally won a gold medal.
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