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
刚
Pronounced: gāng
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
刻板的
Pronounced: kè bǎn de
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
残忍的
Pronounced: cán rěn de
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
尸体
Pronounced: shī tǐ
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
What does "stiff" mean?
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adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
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adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
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adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The court handed down a stiff sentence."
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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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