坚韧不拔

堅韌不拔
jiānrènbùbá
idiom #39,373

Meanings

  1. 1 firm and indomitable
  2. 2 tenacious and unyielding
  3. 3 steadfast in the face of hardship

Examples

Tā yǐ jiānrènbùbá de yìlì kèfú le suǒyǒu kùnnán.
With tenacious and unyielding willpower, he overcame all difficulties.
Chénggōng xūyào jiānrènbùbá de jīngshén hé búduàn de nǔlì.
Success requires a tenacious spirit and constant effort.

Tips

history
From Su Shi's Song-dynasty 《》: '大事惟有。' Su Shi argues that accomplishing great things demands not only extraordinary talent but also unshakeable resolve.
usage
Attributive modifier for qualities: 毅力 / 精神 / 意志 / 品质. A cornerstone word for motivational, biographical, and educational writing. Often paired with 不屈不挠 (never yielding).

Stroke Order

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