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

他打下了坚实的基础。

Tā dǎxià le jiānshí de jīchǔ.

He laid a solid foundation.

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