坚 Stroke Order — How to Write 坚
坚 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
坚 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 土 + 4 more strokes
坚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiān
Meanings of 坚 in Chinese
1
jiān坚
Firm, solid, hard; strong, robust, steadfast.
这座桥梁设计坚固，能够承受巨大的压力。
This bridge is designed to be sturdy and can withstand immense pressure.
Unwavering; firm; steadfast (e.g., in resolve or belief)
她坚信通过努力可以实现梦想。
She firmly believes that dreams can be achieved through hard work.
Referring to a solid or sturdy core, a key position, or a challenging task (e.g., in '攻坚', tackling a tough problem).
团队的核心成员是攻坚项目的关键
The core members of the team are crucial for tackling challenging projects.
Common Words and Phrases with 坚
1
To hide or cache supplies to prevent them from falling into enemy hands.
为了保护家族世代相传的宝物，他们决定将它们秘密坚壁在山洞深处，以防万一
To protect the family treasures passed down through generations, they decided to secretly hide them deep in a cave, just in case.
2
Strengthen fortifications and clear the fields (scorched-earth policy), leaving nothing for an invading enemy.
面对即将到来的强大竞争对手，这家公司决定采取坚壁清野的策略，提前囤积关键原材料，并提升生产效率，让对手无机可乘。
Facing an impending powerful competitor, the company decided to implement a strategy akin to 'strengthening its defenses and clearing the fields,' by stockpiling key raw materials in advance and significantly improving production efficiency, thus leaving no opportunities for the rival.
3
to insist; to claim persistently
她坚称自己没有看过那封邮件，尽管同事们对此表示怀疑。
She insisted that she had not seen the email, even though her colleagues expressed doubt about it.
4
To persist, persevere, or insist on something.
他坚持每天锻炼，身体变得非常健康。
He persists in exercising every day, and his body has become very healthy.
5
Firm; resolute; steadfast; unswerving; to strengthen or make firm.
面对挑战，她始终坚定地追求自己的目标。
Facing challenges, she always firmly pursues her goals.
6
Firm and not easily damaged.
这座古老的城堡墙壁非常坚固，历经数百年风雨依然屹立不倒
The walls of this ancient castle are very sturdy, standing tall through centuries of wind and rain.
7
A fruit consisting of a hard shell around an edible kernel.
我喜欢在早餐时吃一些坚果，它们很健康
I like to eat some nuts for breakfast, they are very healthy.
8
Resolute and unwavering.
面对再大的困难，她也坚决不放弃自己的梦想。
No matter how great the difficulties, she firmly refused to give up on her dream.
9
Utmost fortitude and steadfastness through severe trials.
这位登山家以坚苦卓绝的毅力，终于征服了世界上最陡峭的山峰，创造了历史。
With indomitable perseverance, this mountaineer finally conquered the world's steepest peak, making history.
10
Firm and sturdy; fast; solid.
这座桥梁结构坚牢，能够承受巨大的交通流量。
This bridge has a sturdy structure and can withstand heavy traffic.
11
to strengthen and make clear; firm and clear
他对自己的目标保持坚明的信念。
He maintains a firm and clear belief in his goals.
12
Strong and firm; resilient; showing fortitude.
即使面对巨大的挑战，她也始终保持着坚强的意志。
Even when facing immense challenges, she always maintained a strong will.
13
Tough and tenacious; resilient.
这种特制的绳索非常坚韧，能够承受巨大的拉力而不易断裂。
This specially made rope is very tough, able to withstand great pulling forces without easily breaking.
14
Firm and indomitable; showing great perseverance and determination, unyielding despite difficulties.
在面对学习上的重重困难时，他表现出了坚韧不拔的精神，最终取得了优异的成绩。
Facing numerous difficulties in his studies, he demonstrated a tenacious spirit and ultimately achieved excellent results.
15
Firm and stable as a rock; unyielding and unbreakable.
他们的友谊坚如磐石，经历了时间的考验。
Their friendship is as firm as a rock, having stood the test of time.
16
Firm, solid, and strong.
这座建筑的地基非常坚实，确保了它的长期稳定。
The foundation of this building is very solid, ensuring its long-term stability.
More words with 坚
- gōng攻jiān坚tackle a key problem, storm
- gōng攻jiān坚zhàn战tough battle, hard-fought battle
- jiān坚shǒu守stick to, hold fast to
- jiān坚xìn信firmly believe, be convinced
- jiān坚yìng硬Hard, Rigid
- jiān坚yì毅perseverance, tenacity
- jiān坚shí石Hard rock, Firm rock
- jiān坚zhēn贞steadfast, loyal
- jiān坚chí持dào到persist until, hold out until
- jiān坚gù固nài耐yòng用Durable, Sturdy
- jiān坚gù固xìng性robustness, solidity
- jiān坚chí持dào到dǐ底Persevere to the end, See it through
- jiān坚chí持xia下qu去Keep going, Persevere
- jiān坚chí持yào要insist on, demand
- jiān坚jì垍sturdy, durable
- fù腹jiān坚rigid abdomen, hard abdomen
- jiān坚chí持duàn锻liàn炼Keep exercising, Continue exercising
- jiān坚chí持liàn练xí习Keep practicing, Continue practicing
- jiān坚rèn仞Tough, Resilient
- jiān坚shǒu守gǎng岗wèi位stick to one's post, stay at one's post
Idioms with 坚
- jiān坚bù不kě可cuī摧indestructible and impregnable
- jiān坚chí持bù不xiè懈persevere unremittingly
- jiān坚chí持bù不yú渝Persevere unswervingly
- jiān坚dìng定bù不yí移firm and unwavering
- jiān坚qiáng强bù不qū屈firm and unyielding
- jiān坚rěn忍bù不bá拔resolute and unyielding
- jiān坚xìn信bù不yí疑firmly believe without doubt
- jiān坚zhēn贞bù不qū屈unwavering and unyielding
- jiān坚zhēn贞bù不yú渝unwavering loyalty and devotion
- cuì脆ér而bù不jiān坚brittle but not firm
- wú无jiān坚bù不cuī摧nothing can withstand its force
- xīn心jiān坚shí石chuān穿Strong will can overcome any difficulty
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Open the tool →Questions about 坚
What does 坚 mean in Chinese?
坚 (jiān) means “Firm, solid, hard” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 坚?
坚 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 坚 have?
坚 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 坚?
坚 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 坚?
The radical of 坚 is 土.