坚实 (jiān shí) — solid, firm, substantial

Definition

坚实 emphasizes a strong, dependable foundation — for physical structures, economic bases, or relationships that have been built up solidly. Pairs with 基础; 坚固 is more purely about physical sturdiness, while 雄厚 describes ample resources or strength.

adjective
solidfirmsubstantial

Examples

  • 坚实
    Zhè ge guó jiā yǒu jiān shí de jīng jì jī chǔ.
    This country has a solid economic foundation.
  • 坚实
    Zhè dǔ qiáng kàn qǐ lái shí fēn jiān shí.
    This wall looks very solid.
  • 坚实
    Tā men zhī jiān de yǒu yì shí fēn jiān shí.
    Their friendship is very solid.

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