坚定

• Pinyin: jiān dìng
• Hanzi breakdown: 坚 = 臤 (firm) + 土 (earth), meaning hard/firm; 定 = 宀 (roof) + 正 (correct), meaning fixed

Meaning

Firm; resolute; to strengthen. Having or showing determination.

Describes unwavering determination or belief. As an adjective, describes firm attitudes or decisions. As a verb, means to strengthen or solidify one's resolve. Common in motivational and formal contexts.

Examples

1. 她坚定地表示不会放弃追求自己的梦想。 She firmly stated that she would not give up pursuing her dreams.
2. 经过这次挫折，他更加坚定了创业的决心。 After this setback, his determination to start a business became even stronger.
3. 父亲坚定的目光给了我莫大的勇气。 Father's firm gaze gave me tremendous courage.

Usage Guide

Context: motivation, speeches, decisions, beliefs

Tone: resolute

Do Say

• 我们要坚定信心。(We must strengthen our confidence.)
• 他的态度非常坚定。(His attitude is very firm.)

Don't Say

• 这块石头很坚定 (For physical hardness, use 坚硬 — 坚定 is for mental/emotional firmness)

Origin & History

Compound of 坚 (hard, firm) + 定 (fixed, stable), meaning firmly fixed or determined.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal