gin1 ngaang6堅硬坚硬
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Definition
Hard, solid, or tough; not easily deformed or worn down.
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How it's used
While 堅硬 is the standard term for physical hardness, native speakers often prefer simpler adjectives like 硬 when describing everyday objects. Using 堅硬 adds a sense of durability or structural integrity, making it more common in formal or technical descriptions of materials. It implies a resistance to external force that goes beyond just being solid.
Examples
This rock is very hard, it won't break no matter how you hit it.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 堅硬 to describe a person's personality or attitude, as it sounds overly clinical or literal. For a stubborn or unyielding person, use 硬頸 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
