坚毅

堅毅

jiānyì

adjective #26,900

Meanings

1 firm and resolute
2 steadfast
3 determined
4 unwavering

Characters

firm; solid; hard

resolute; determined; strong-willed

Examples

HSK 4

坚毅是成功的重要品质之一。

Jiānyì shì chénggōng de zhòngyào pǐnzhì zhīyī.

Steadfastness is one of the important qualities for success.

HSK 7-9

她以坚毅的态度克服了所有困难。

Tā yǐ jiānyì de tàidù kèfú le suǒyǒu kùnnán.

She overcame all difficulties with a steadfast attitude.

Tips

memory

坚 means 'firm/hard' and 毅 means 'resolute/determined.' Together they describe someone who is both hard-willed and purposeful - not just stubborn, but persistently goal-oriented.

Stroke Order

坚 jiān

毅 yì