坚韧不拔

堅韌不拔
jiānrèn-bùbá
idiom #39,373

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 3
Chénggōng xūyào jiānrèn-bùbá de jīngshén hé búduàn de nǔlì.
Success requires a tenacious spirit and constant effort.
HSK 7-9
Tā yǐ jiānrèn-bùbá de yìlì kèfú le suǒyǒu kùnnán.
With tenacious and unyielding willpower, he overcame all difficulties.

Tips

history
From Su Shi's Song-dynasty 《晁错论》: 大事超世坚忍不拔。 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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