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Definition
Persistent, indomitable, or dogged.
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How it's used
Describes a person or spirit that refuses to yield under pressure or adversity. It carries a positive connotation of resilience and mental toughness, often used in contexts like sports, recovery from illness, or overcoming life obstacles.
Examples
He showed great persistence when facing difficulties.
How can you be so indomitable?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects or stubbornness in a negative sense, as it specifically focuses on the strength of will or character. For negative stubbornness, use 固執 instead.
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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.
