jiān

Translation

  • strong
  • solid
  • firm
  • unyielding
  • resolute

Synonyms

Examples

  • 持原来的计画。
    He adhered to the original plan.
  • 他们持让他走。
    They insist that he should go.
  • 比尔持她必须听从他的话。
    Bill was adamant that she should obey him.
  • 持认为那是我的错。
    She insisted that it was my fault.
  • 信他是无辜的。
    I have a firm belief in his innocence.
  • 昆虫有一层硬的表皮。
    Insects have a hard skin.
  • 吉米持要我带他去动物园。
    Jimmy insisted on my taking him to the zoo.
  • 我的父亲持要我们等火车。
    My father insisted on our waiting for the train.
  • 我对他的持感到很惊讶。
    I was surprised by his perseverance.
  • 猎人们用韧的绳网把野生动物捉住了。
    The hunters captured the wild animal with a strong rope net.
Chinese Tones