坚实

堅實

jiānshí

adjective HSK 7-9 #16,618

Meanings

1 solid; firm; sturdy
2 strong and substantial

Characters

firm; hard; solid

solid; real; substantial

Examples

HSK 3

他打下了坚实的基础。

Tā dǎxià le jiānshí de jīchǔ.

He laid a solid foundation.

HSK 3

这座桥非常坚实。

Zhè zuò qiáo fēicháng jiānshí.

This bridge is very sturdy.

Tips

usage

坚实 is often used with 基础 (foundation), 步伐 (steps), 后盾 (backing). It emphasizes both firmness and substance - not just hard, but reliably strong.

Stroke Order

坚 jiān

实 shí