Definition
坚硬 (jiān yìng) is a compound adjective meaning 'hard, solid' — it emphasizes a high degree of hardness and resistance to pressure, often for materials or figuratively for will. It is more formal and intense than the simpler 硬 (yìng), and focuses on hardness rather than the sturdiness/stability implied by 坚固 (jiān gù).
adjective
hardsolid
Examples
- 坚硬，。Zhè zhǒng jīnshǔ fēicháng jiān yìng, kěyǐ chéngshòu hěn dà de zhòngliàng.This kind of metal is very hard and can bear great weight.
- 坚硬，。Zhège jiānguǒ de wàiké hěn jiān yìng, xūyào yòng gōngjù cáinéng dǎkāi.The shell of this nut is very hard; you need to use a tool to open it.
- 坚硬，。Tā de yìzhì shífēn jiān yìng, cóng bú tuìsuō.His will is very strong and he never backs down.
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