Definition
钉子户 literally means 'nail household' — a family or property owner who refuses to relocate during urban redevelopment, often holding out for better compensation. The term comes from the image of a stubborn nail that won't be pulled out. It's also used figuratively for any person or group that stubbornly resists change or consensus, like a 'holdout' or 'dissenter' in a non-construction context.
n.
household that refuses to relocate during urban development (holdout)stubborn dissenter or holdout in any situation
Examples
- 钉子户，。Zhège dīng zi hù jiānchí bù bān, kāifāshāng zhǐhǎo xiūgǎi guīhuà.This holdout household refused to move, so the developer had to revise the plan.
- ，钉子户，。Zài huìyì shàng, tā chéng le dīng zi hù, fǎnduì suǒyǒu rén de tíyì.At the meeting, he became a holdout, opposing everyone's proposals.
- 钉子户，。Zhèngfǔ yǔ dīng zi hù tánpàn le bàn nián, zhōngyú dáchéng xiéyì.The government negotiated with the holdout household for half a year and finally reached an agreement.
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