Definition
硬骨头 literally means 'hard bone', but as a noun it is an idiom for a person who is tough, unyielding, or dauntless — someone who doesn't give in easily. It can also refer to a difficult problem or task that is hard to solve. Use it to describe a person's character or a challenging situation.
idiom
a toughunyielding persona difficult problem or task
Examples
- 硬骨头，。Tā zhēn shì ge yìng gū, cóng bú xiàng kùnnan dītóu.He's really a tough guy; he never bows to difficulties.
- 硬骨头，。Zhège xiàngmù shì ge yìng gū, xūyào dàjiā yìqǐ nǔlì.This project is a tough nut; it requires everyone's effort.
- 硬骨头，。Miànduì zhèyàng de yìng gū, tā méiyǒu tuìsuō.Facing such a tough opponent, he didn't back down.
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