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頑強

简 顽强 · 繁 頑強
Mandarin · pinyin wán qiáng

Meanings

  1. tenacious
  2. hard to defeat
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頑
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強
qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
顽
wán · obstinate, stubborn; recalcitrant
强
qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
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2–2 · wan2 qiang2

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waan4 koeng4

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adj

  1. staunch; tenacious; indomitable

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