ngaang6 zing6硬淨
Jyutpingngaang6 zing6
Yalengaahng jihng
Definition
Robust, tough, or sturdy in physical structure, or resilient and strong in character.
- sturdy, firm, robust, or structurally sound
- tough, resilient, or strong-willed when facing difficulties
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How it's used
Applying this term to objects emphasizes structural integrity or durability, while applying it to people highlights mental resilience and an unyielding character. It carries a positive connotation of reliability and strength. Unlike the standard word 堅硬 which focuses purely on physical hardness, this term suggests a quality of being able to withstand pressure or time.
Examples
This table is very robust, it won't break even after many years of use.
He is a tough person; he won't give up no matter how big the difficulties are.
Related words
Common phrases
tough personality
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food, as it implies a tough or rubbery texture that is unpleasant to chew. For food, use terms like 韌 or 咬唔入 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
