结实

結實

jiēshi

adjective HSK 3 #7,522

Meanings

1 sturdy; strong
2 solid; durable

Characters

to bear (fruit); solid

Examples

这张桌子很结实。

Zhè zhāng zhuōzi hěn jiēshi.

This table is very sturdy.

他身体很结实。

Tā shēntǐ hěn jiēshi.

He has a strong build.

这双鞋很结实，能穿很久。

Zhè shuāng xié hěn jiēshi, néng chuān hěn jiǔ.

These shoes are durable and can last a long time.

Tips

grammar

Note the unusual pronunciation: jiē shi (1st tone + neutral), not jié shí. This is one of those words where the reading differs from what you'd expect.

Stroke Order

结 jié

实 shí