坚硬

jiān yìng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. hard
2. solid

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 软 ruǎn 软 ruǎn soft 软 means 'soft', the opposite of 坚硬.: soft

Related words

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• 坚固 jiān gù 坚固 jiān gù firm 坚固 means 'sturdy' or 'solid', often used for structures.: firm

Synonyms

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• 硬 yìng 硬 yìng hard; stiff; solid 硬 can also mean 'hard', but 坚硬 is more formal and intense.: hard; stiff; solid

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 坚硬 to describe flexible or rubbery items; it implies unyielding rigidity.

Formality

坚硬 is more formal and literary than 硬, and often appears in scientific or technical descriptions.

Example Sentences

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这块石头非常 坚硬 。

This stone is very hard.

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Child Words of 坚硬

• 硬 硬 yìng: hard; stiff; solid
• 坚 坚 jiān: strong