坚如磐石

堅如磐石
jiānrúpánshí
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 as firm as a great boulder
  2. 2 rock-solid; absolutely unshakeable

Examples

Tāmen de yǒuyì jiānrúpánshí.
Their friendship is as solid as rock.
Wúlùn yùdào shénme kùnnan, tā de xìnniàn dōu jiānrúpánshí.
No matter what difficulties he faces, his convictions remain rock-solid.

Tips

history
Echoes the Han-dynasty Yuefu ballad《孔雀东南》: 可以千年 — the rock is square and thick, lasting a thousand years. has stood for permanence in Chinese poetry ever since.
usage
Used for abstract things that should not waver: friendship, faith, alliance, foundation, position. For physical strength of buildings, prefer 固若金汤.

Stroke Order

jiān
pán
shí