gin1 ngan6堅韌坚韧

Jyutpinggin1 ngan6

Yalegīn ngahn

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Tough, pliable, and resilient; difficult to tear or break.

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How it's used

Beyond describing physical materials like fabric or rope, this term is frequently used to praise someone's mental fortitude or character. It implies a quality of endurance and the ability to withstand pressure without breaking. When applied to people, it carries a sense of admiration for their persistence.

Examples

le1呢zung3種sing4繩hou2好gin1堅jan6韌，dim2點laai1拉dou1都m4唔wui2會tyun5斷。

This kind of rope is very tough, it won't snap no matter how hard you pull.

keoi5佢sing3性gaak3格hou2好gin1堅jan6韌，jyu6遇dou3到gei2幾do1多kwan3困naan4難dou1都m4唔fong3放hei3棄。

They have a very resilient personality and never give up no matter how many difficulties they face.

Common phrases

sing3性gaak3格gin1堅jan6韌

resilient personality

gin1堅ngan6韌bat1不bat6拔

unwavering and persistent

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe food that is difficult to chew, as that would be 韌. Using 堅韌 for food makes it sound like you are trying to eat something as indestructible as a piece of industrial rubber.