Definition
坚韧不拔 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that describes an unyielding, indomitable spirit. It combines 坚韧 (firm and tenacious) with 不拔 (not pulled out), evoking the image of something deeply rooted that cannot be uprooted. You use it to praise someone's unwavering perseverance through hardship — it's about moral or spiritual strength, not physical toughness.
f.e.
unwaveringtenaciousindomitable (of spirit or character)
Examples
- 坚韧不拔，。Tā zài kùnnan miànqián biǎoxiàn de jiān rèn bù bá, lìng rén jìngpèi.He showed indomitable spirit in the face of difficulties, which is admirable.
- 坚韧不拔。Zhǐyǒu jiān rèn bù bá de rén cáinéng shíxiàn wěidà de mèngxiǎng.Only people with unwavering perseverance can achieve great dreams.
- 坚韧不拔，。Tā yǐ jiān rèn bù bá de jīngshén jiānchí xùnliàn, zhōngyú yíngdé le jīnpái.She persisted in training with indomitable spirit and finally won a gold medal.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.