顽固

頑固

wángù

adjective HSK 7 #6,579

Meanings

1 stubborn
2 obstinate
3 die-hard

Characters

stubborn; naughty

solid; firm; stubborn

Examples

他是一个很顽固的人。

Tā shì yī gè hěn wángù de rén.

He is a very stubborn person.

这个污渍很顽固，洗不掉。

Zhège wūzì hěn wángù, xǐ bù diào.

This stain is stubborn and won't wash off.

Tips

usage

顽固 is usually negative — stubbornly refusing to change. For positive stubbornness (perseverance), use 坚持 or 执着 instead.

memory

顽 (naughty/stubborn) + 固 (solid/firm) = stubbornly firm, like someone who won't budge.

Stroke Order

顽 wán

固 gù