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Definition
Stubborn, obstinate, or stiff-necked.
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How it's used
Describes a person who is mentally rigid and refuses to change their mind or accept advice. It carries a slightly more critical tone than simply saying someone is firm, often implying that the person is being unreasonable or difficult. It is commonly used in casual settings to describe someone who is stuck in their ways.
Examples
He is so stubborn, he won't listen no matter how you persuade him.
Related words
Common phrases
stubborn personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the physical sensation of a stiff neck, which is also sometimes described using similar characters in different contexts. When referring to a person's personality, it is strictly metaphorical and should not be used to describe physical pain.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
