顽固 (wán gù) — stubborn; obstinate
Definition
Stubborn in a negative, unchangeable way — used for people AND their ideas, habits, or illnesses. Stronger and harsher than 固执; unlike 倔强 it implies no redeeming resilience.
adjective
stubbornobstinate
Examples
- 顽固，。Tā zhè ge rén tài wán gù le, tīng bú jìn bié rén de yì jiàn.He's too stubborn; he won't listen to other people's opinions.
- 顽固。Zhè xiē wán gù de guān niàn xū yào gǎi biàn.These stubborn ideas need to change.
- 顽固，。Zhè zhǒng bìng hěn wán gù, bù róng yì zhì hǎo.This disease is stubborn and not easy to cure.
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