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tough in Chinese

tough in Chinese is 硬汉 — tough means strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

tough in Chinese

硬汉
adj
Pronounced: yìng hàn
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.

What does "tough" mean?

  1. adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
    "These work boots are made from tough leather."
  2. adjective Difficult to cut or chew, describing food.
    "The steak was overcooked and tough."
  3. adjective Physically or mentally hardy; able to endure difficulty.
    "You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold."
  4. adjective Difficult or demanding, describing a situation, task, or question.
    "That was a tough exam."
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tough in a sentence

  • These work boots are made from tough leather.
  • Children's school bags need to be tough enough to survive daily wear.
  • The steak was overcooked and tough.
  • The meat was so tough that I could hardly chew it.

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What is "tough" in Chinese?
"tough" in Chinese is 硬汉. tough means: Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
How do you pronounce 硬汉?
"tough" in Chinese is 硬汉, pronounced "yìng hàn".
How do you use "tough" in a sentence?
Example: "These work boots are made from tough leather." In Chinese, "tough" is 硬汉.
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