gong1 koeng4剛強刚强
Jyutpinggong1 koeng4
Yalegōng kèuhng
Definition
Firm, resolute, and unyielding; strong-willed in the face of difficulties.
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How it's used
Describes a person who possesses a strong, resilient, and unbending will. It carries a positive connotation of mental toughness and integrity, often used to praise someone who remains steadfast under pressure. While it can apply to both genders, it is frequently used to describe a sense of inner strength that refuses to be broken by external hardships.
Examples
His personality is very unyielding, he never admits defeat.
Facing difficulties, you must show more firmness.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical strength, as it focuses strictly on character and temperament. It is not a synonym for being physically muscular or powerful.
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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.
