坚持

jiān chí

HSK 3

Meaning

to persevere with
to persist in
to insist on

Definition

坚决保持、维护或进行，不改变或放弃。

To persist, insist, or adhere firmly to something without changing or giving up.

Usage

表示在困难、压力或诱惑下继续做某事或坚持某种立场、信念。常用于鼓励、描述毅力或表达坚定态度。

Indicates continuing to do something or hold a stance, belief in the face of difficulties, pressure, or temptation. Often used to encourage, describe perseverance, or express firm attitude.

Examples

1 我们要坚持锻炼身体，才能保持健康。(We must persist in exercising to stay healthy.)
2 他坚持自己的观点，即使别人都反对。(He insists on his own opinion, even though others are against it.)
3 她坚持每天学英语，从不间断。(She persists in learning English every day without interruption.)
4 虽然困难重重，但他坚持下来了。(Despite numerous difficulties, he persisted.)
5 坚持就是胜利，不要轻易放弃。(Persistence is victory, don't give up easily.)

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