Chinese
jiānqiáng
Meaning: strong; tough; stalwart
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

堅強
堅
強
坚强
坚
强

Example sentences

She is a strong woman.
成功需要堅強的意志,而不是薄弱的意志。
成功需要坚强的意志,而不是薄弱的意志。
Success requires a strong will, not a weak one.
經歷了這麼多風雨,他變得更堅強了。
经历了这么多风雨,他变得更坚强了。
After experiencing so much hardship, he became stronger.
無論身在何處,親情的溫暖始終是我們最堅強的後盾。
无论身在何处,亲情的温暖始终是我们最坚强的后盾。
No matter where we are, the warmth of family affection is always our strongest support.
人生充滿了磨難,但正是這些磨難讓我們變得堅強。
人生充满了磨难,但正是这些磨难让我们变得坚强。
Life is full of hardships, but it is these trials that make us strong.
疾風知勁草,他在困難面前展現了堅強的意志。
疾风知劲草,他在困难面前展现了坚强的意志。
Strong winds reveal strong grass; he showed strong will in the face of difficulties.

Usage Notes

Describes strength of character or will, rather than just physical strength.

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