Meanings of 犟
By ear
Play it, then pick what 犟 means.
About 犟
Podcast: 犟
Podcast: 犟
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 犟
犟 (stubborn) vs 固执 (stubborn, obstinate) — use 犟 for a more informal, colloquial context.
When using 犟, be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a fourth tone (jiàng). Common collocations include 犟嘴 (jiàngzuǐ - stubbornly argumentative) and 犟脾气 (jiàng píqì - having a stubborn temper). A common mistake is mispronouncing it as jiāng, which changes the meaning entirely.
Although 犟 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with other adjectives describing personality traits, such as 固执 (gùzhí - stubborn) and 顽固 (wángù - obstinate). Students should focus on tone pronunciation and contextual usage to enhance their understanding of character traits.
Learners often confuse 犟 with 强 (qiáng), which means strong or powerful. For example, saying '他很强' (tā hěn qiáng - he is very strong) when intending to describe someone as stubborn should instead use '他很犟' (tā hěn jiàng).
Pronunciation of 犟
Drill the tone of 犟 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 犟 to You
Let me explain 犟 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 犟 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 犟?
Learning Lab
Knowing 犟 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 犟
Phonosemantic compound. 牛 represents the meaning and 强 represents the sound.
ox
Origin
犟 = 牛 + 强. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 犟
Parts
Which of these is part of 犟?
How to say stubborn in Chinese
“stubborn” in Chinese is犟
The character 犟 (jiàng) means stubborn or obstinate, often used to describe someone who is unyielding in their opinions or decisions. It conveys a sense of being pig-headed or tenacious, reflecting a refusal to change one's mind despite reasoning or evidence to the contrary. This term is typically used in informal contexts to describe personal traits.
When to use 犟
When using 犟, be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a fourth tone (jiàng). Common collocations include 犟嘴 (jiàngzuǐ - stubbornly argumentative) and 犟脾气 (jiàng píqì - having a stubborn temper). A common mistake is mispronouncing it as jiāng, which changes the meaning entirely.
犟 or something close to it
犟 (stubborn) vs 固执 (stubborn, obstinate) — use 犟 for a more informal, colloquial context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 犟 with 强 (qiáng), which means strong or powerful. For example, saying '他很强' (tā hěn qiáng - he is very strong) when intending to describe someone as stubborn should instead use '他很犟' (tā hěn jiàng).
Write 犟
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 犟 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 犟?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 犟
Words with 犟
What does 犟劲 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 犟
Some synonyms include 固执 (gùzhí - stubborn) and 顽固 (wángù - obstinate), which also convey similar meanings.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 犟?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.