ngaang6 long5硬朗

Jyutpingngaang6 long5

Yalengaahng lóhng

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Strong, resilient, and able to endure hardship.

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How it's used

Primarily used to describe elderly people who remain physically fit and energetic, or people who possess a resilient, unyielding character. It carries a positive connotation of vitality and strength that does not easily succumb to age or hardship. While it can describe mental toughness, it is most frequently heard in the context of health and longevity.

Examples

keoi5佢seoi1雖jin4然nin4年gei2紀daai6大，daan6但san1身tai2體ji1依jin4然hou2好ngaang6硬long5朗。

Although he is old, his body is still very robust.

min6面deoi3對gam3咁daai6大aat3壓lik6力，keoi5佢sing3性gaak3格ji1依jin4然gam3咁ngaang6硬long5朗。

Facing such great pressure, his personality remains so tough.

Common phrases

san1身tai2體ngaang6硬long5朗

physically robust

sing3性gaak3格ngaang6硬long5朗

tough-minded

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects or abstract concepts, as it specifically refers to the vitality or spirit of a person. It is not a direct translation for general hardness or stiffness.