No. 1,417 in Chinese
顽强
"顽强" means "tenacious" or "resilient."
In a sentence
他的意志非常顽强，面对困难从不退缩。
His will is very tenacious; he never backs down in the face of adversity.
In this sentence, '顽强' describes the steadfast and determined nature of the person's will in enduring challenges without yielding.
这棵小树在恶劣的环境中顽强地生长着。
This small tree grows tenaciously in the harsh environment.
Here, '顽强' is used to convey the resilience and ability of the tree to thrive despite unfavorable conditions.
运动员以顽强的精神完成了比赛。
The athlete completed the competition with a spirit of tenacity.
In this sentence, '顽强' refers to the determined and resolute spirit of the athlete in persevering to complete the competition.
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