The Chinese word 硬 means “hard” or “firm”. It is often used to describe the physical properties of objects, such as a hard surface or a firm mattress. However, it can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a person’s personality or attitude, such as being stubborn or unyielding. In some cases, it can also be used to describe a difficult situation that requires a lot of effort or determination to overcome.
Translation
Adjective: hard, stiff, firm
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这个苹果很硬 | zhège píngguǒ hěn yìng | This apple is very hard |
| 我的床垫太硬了 | wǒ de chuángdiàn tài yìng le | My mattress is too hard |
| 他的态度很硬 | tā de tàidù hěn yìng | His attitude is very firm |
| 这个问题很硬 | zhège wèntí hěn yìng | This problem is very difficult |
| 这个石头很硬 | zhège shítou hěn yìng | This stone is very hard |
| 这个面包很硬 | zhège miànbāo hěn yìng | This bread is very hard |
| 这个人很硬 | zhège rén hěn yìng | This person is very tough |
| 我的鞋子很硬 | wǒ de xiézi hěn yìng | My shoes are very stiff |
HSK
硬 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.
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