Definition
结实 (jiē shi) is a versatile adjective meaning 'sturdy, durable' for objects and 'strong, muscular' for physique. For a person's body, 强壮 (qiáng zhuàng) is more formal and specifically means 'robust'; for objects, 耐用 (nài yòng) specifically means 'long-lasting'. 结实 is the everyday word that covers both senses.
adjective
sturdydurable (of objects)strongmuscular (of physique)
Easily confused
- 解释jiě shìsound-aliketo explain
- 结识jié shísound-aliketo get to know (someone); to make the acquaintance of
- 揭示jiē shìsound-aliketo reveal, to disclose (a truth, law, fact, etc.)
- 届时jiè shísound-alikeat the appointed time; when the time comes (formal)
Examples
- 结实，。Zhè zhāng zhuōzi hěn jiē shi, yòng le shí nián dōu méi huài.This table is very sturdy; it hasn't broken after ten years of use.
- ，结实。Tā jīngcháng duànliàn, shēntǐ hěn jiē shi.He exercises often, so his body is very strong.
- 结实，。Zhè shuāng xié fēicháng jiē shi, shìhé pá shān.These shoes are very durable and suitable for mountain climbing.
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