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stiff in Chinese

stiff in Chinese is 刚, 刻板的, 残忍的 — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.

stiff in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: gāng
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
刻板的
adj
Pronounced: kè bǎn de
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
残忍的
adj
Pronounced: cán rěn de
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
尸体
noun
Pronounced: shī tǐ
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.

What does "stiff" mean?

  1. adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
    "The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
  2. adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
    "He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
  3. adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
    "The court handed down a stiff sentence."
  4. verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
    "The customer stiffed the waiter and left without paying."

stiff in a sentence

  • The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
  • My neck feels stiff after sleeping awkwardly.
  • He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else.
  • The court handed down a stiff sentence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stiff" in Chinese?

"stiff" in Chinese is 刚, 刻板的, 残忍的. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.

How do you pronounce 刚?

"stiff" in Chinese is 刚, pronounced "gāng".

How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?

Example: "The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly." In Chinese, "stiff" is 刚, 刻板的, 残忍的.

Are there other ways to say "stiff" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "stiff": 刚, 刻板的, 残忍的, 尸体.

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