No. 3,324 in Chinese
堅持
"堅持" means "to persist" or "to stick to something firmly."
In a sentence
他每天早上堅持跑步，即使天氣不好。
He persists in running every morning, even in bad weather.
In this sentence, '堅持' is used to describe someone maintaining a habitual activity despite difficulties or unfavorable conditions.
堅持自己的夢想是通往成功的關鍵。
Persisting in one's dreams is the key to success.
Here, '堅持' denotes continuing to pursue aspirations and goals despite challenges encountered along the way.
當遇到困難時，我們應該堅持而不是放棄。
When facing difficulties, we should persist rather than give up.
In this instance, '堅持' emphasizes resolute determination and unwavering commitment when confronted with obstacles.
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