刚强 (gāng qiáng) — (of character or will) firm, staunch, unyielding

Definition

Describes a person's character or will as firm and unyielding under hardship. Stronger and more literary than 坚强; the latter fits everyday setbacks, while 刚强 is used for extreme trials and steadfastness.

adjective

(of character or will) firmstaunchunyielding

Examples

刚强，。
Tā de xìng gé hěn gāng qiáng, cóng bù qīng yì fàng qì.
His character is very unyielding; he never gives up easily.
，刚强。
Miàn duì kùn nan, tā biǎo xiàn chū le gāng qiáng de yì zhì.
Facing difficulties, she displayed a staunch will.
刚强，。
Yí gè rén zhǐ yǒu nèi xīn gāng qiáng, cái néng jīng de qǐ kǎo yàn.
Only when one's heart is firm can one withstand trials.

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