jiān

hard; solid (in 坚硬)

HSK 3

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • jiānstrong; solid; firm

3Structure

Top-bottom structure上下结构

is built from 2 parts.

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4Common Words with

坚持己见jiān chí jǐ jiàn

to stick to one's own opinion

坚挺jiān tǐng

firm and strong; robust

坚持jiān chí

to persist; to insist on; to adhere to

jiān

hard; solid; firm; strong; persistent

坚定jiān dìng

firm; steadfast; resolute

坚强jiān qiáng

strong; resilient; steadfast

5Example Sentences

他坚持自己的想法。

tā jiān chí zì jǐ de xiǎng fǎ。

He insists on his own opinion.

我们要坚强面对困难。

wǒ mén yào jiān qiáng miàn duì kùn nán。

We must face difficulties with strength.

Other Characters Pronounced “jian”