刚 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- barely adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
- inflexible adj Unable to bend or be physically altered in shape.
- plain adj Simple and without decoration or extra features.
- recently adv A short time ago, or in the near past.
- simply adv In a simple, plain, or uncomplicated way.
- stark adj Severe, bare, or bleak in appearance.
- stiff adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
Senses
刚 is used for these senses in English:
- barely (not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.
- inflexible Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent.
- recently (referring to a time period starting in the recent past and including the present) in recent times.
- simply (focus) Merely; solely.
- stark (obsolete) Hard, firm; obdurate.
- stiff (of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
- there you go Expressing exasperation.
barely — full definition
- adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
- adv Almost not at all.
inflexible — full definition
- adj Unable to bend or be physically altered in shape.
- adj Unwilling to change one's opinions, plans, or ways of doing things.
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