HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
坚 — strong
- Reading
- jiān
- Meaning
- strong; firm; solid; resolute
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
坚 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiān and it means strong; firm; solid; resolute. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
坚 appears in everyday chinese words such as 坚持 (insist, persist), 坚强 (strong, firm, staunch) and 坚决 (resolute, firm).
Chinese words containing 坚
Frequently asked questions
What does 坚 mean in Chinese?
坚 means strong; firm; solid; resolute in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 坚 read?
坚 is read jiān. Reading it inside real words — 坚持 and 坚强 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 坚 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 坚 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 坚 in a word?
A common word containing 坚 is 坚持 (jiān chí) — "insist, persist". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 坚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 坚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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