Definition & Meaning

1.(of one's character) firm; sturdy; determined; robust

2.(of posture, style, etc.) bold; vigorous

Word usage

gāng jìng

刚 劲

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1
adj.(of one's character) firm; sturdy; determined; robust
- qì pò gāng jìng
  气魄刚劲
  robust and courageous spirit
synonym
jiān qiáng坚强 qiáng jìng强劲
antonym
róu ruò柔弱
2
adj.(of posture, style, etc.) bold; vigorous
- gāng jìng de shù zhī
  刚劲的树枝
  sturdy boughs
synonym
wěn jiàn稳健 gāng jiàn刚健 xióng jiàn雄健
antonym
yōu róu优柔

Word usage

Note
"劲" cannot be pronounced as "jìn" in "刚劲".

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