刚毅 (gāng yì) — resolute, stalwart, unyielding (of character)

Definition

A formal, written word for an unyielding, stalwart character — stronger and more literary than everyday words like 坚强 ('strong, hardy'). Used mainly for leaders, soldiers, or willpower in serious contexts.

adjective

resolutestalwartunyielding (of character)

Examples

刚毅。
Tā shì yí wèi xìng gé gāng yì de jiāng jūn.
He is a general with a resolute character.
，刚毅。
Miàn duì kùn nan, tā biǎo xiàn chū le gāng yì de yì zhì.
Facing difficulties, she showed a stalwart will.
刚毅。
Tā de yǎn shén zhōng tòu lù chū yì zhǒng gāng yì.
His eyes revealed a kind of unyielding determination.

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