堅
strict · hard · solid · tough · tight · reliable
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
臤 + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hard and earth. Hard earth.
Symbolism
Solid, steady, hard. Represents firmness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
堅忍不抜
けんにんふばつ
indomitable perseverance; invincible fortitude; indomitable perseverance
志操堅固
しそうけんご
being faithful to one's principles; being of firm purpose and deep commitment; constancy; being faithful to one's principles
要害堅固
ようがいけんご
(a fortress being) impregnable; unassailable; (a fortress being) impregnable
意志堅固
いしけんご
strong determination; strong-willed; having strong will power; strong determination
堅白同異
けんぱくどうい
sophism; sophistry; quibbling; sophism
堅牢堅固
けんろうけんご
firm and solid; stout and durable; firm and solid
道心堅固
どうしんけんご
being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice; being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice
堅塞固塁
けんさいこるい
impregnable fortress; heavily guarded fort; impregnable fortress