hard in Chinese
hard in Chinese is 厉害, 硬, 努力 — hard means solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
hard in Chinese
厉害
Pronounced: lì hai
(of drink or drugs) Strong.
硬
Pronounced: yìng
Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
努力
Pronounced: nǔ lì
Demanding a lot of effort to endure.
难
Pronounced: nán
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
坚硬
Pronounced: jiān yìng
(manner) With much force or effort.
What does "hard" mean?
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adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
"Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material."
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adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
"The exam was much harder than anyone expected."
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adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
"He took a hard line with anyone who broke the rules."
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adv With a lot of force or effort.
"She worked hard all summer to save enough for college."
hard in a sentence
- Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material.
- The bread had gone hard after sitting out overnight.
- The exam was much harder than anyone expected.
- It was hard to say goodbye after so many years together.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hard" in Chinese?
"hard" in Chinese is 厉害, 硬, 努力. hard means: Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
How do you pronounce 厉害?
"hard" in Chinese is 厉害, pronounced "lì hai".
How do you use "hard" in a sentence?
Example: "Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material." In Chinese, "hard" is 厉害, 硬, 努力.
Are there other ways to say "hard" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "hard": 厉害, 硬, 努力, 难, 坚硬.
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