坚强

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 她是个坚强的人，从不轻易流泪。▶ —
   She is a strong person who rarely sheds tears.
2. 面对困难，他表现得很坚强。▶ —
   In the face of hardship, he was very strong.

Collocations

Mnemonic

坚 jiān "firm" + 强 qiáng "strong": firm and strong, i.e. staunch, resilient in adversity. Compare with 坚定 (firm of resolve): 坚强 is strength that endures hardship. Polyphone: 强 is qiáng "strong" (here), qiǎng "to force" (勉强), jiàng "stubborn".

Related

Quick check

1. How is 强 read in 勉强 (to force)?

   • qiǎng
   • qiáng
   • jiàng
   • qiāng