Definition
坚挺 is a stative verb that describes something as firm and strong, but it has two specialized domains. In economics, it describes a currency or market that stays strong and doesn't drop in value (e.g., 美元坚挺). In physical descriptions, it refers to body parts that are firm, erect, or taut (e.g., 鼻子坚挺, 乳房坚挺). The word is not used for general physical strength like 强壮 or for moral fortitude like 坚强.
s.v.
(of a currency, stock market, or price) strongholding up well(of a body part) firmerecttautfigurativelyany system/standard that remains robust
Examples
- 坚挺，。Jìnlái rénmínbì huìlǜ chíxù jiān tǐng, duì chūkǒu qǐyè zàochéng le yīdìng yālì.Recently the RMB exchange rate has remained strong, putting some pressure on export companies.
- 坚挺，。Tā de bíliáng hěn jiān tǐng, cèmiàn kàn tèbié hǎokàn.Her nose bridge is very firm; it looks especially nice in profile.
- 坚挺，。Zhè jiā gōngsī de gǔjià yīzhí jiān tǐng, tóuzīzhě xìnxīn shízú.This company's stock price has been steadily strong, and investors are very confident.
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