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顽固 (stubborn) vs 固执 (obstinate) — use 顽固 for a more general sense of stubbornness, while 固执 implies a stronger, often irrational adherence to one's beliefs.
Be cautious with the tone; '顽固' carries a negative connotation, so it is more suitable for informal contexts rather than formal discussions. Common collocations include '顽固不化' (stubborn and unchangeable) and '顽固的态度' (stubborn attitude).
As an HSK 6 word, '顽固' connects with other advanced vocabulary that describes personality traits and behaviors. Focus on using it in varied sentences to express different contexts of stubbornness, and practice with synonyms like '固执.'
Learners often confuse '顽固' with '坚定' (jiān dìng), which has a more positive connotation of being resolute. For instance, saying '他是一个顽固的领导' (He is a stubborn leader) can imply negativity, while '他是一个坚定的领导' (He is a resolute leader) conveys strength.
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How to say stubborn in Chinese
“stubborn” in Chinese is顽固
顽固 (wán gù) describes a person who is unyielding or resistant to change, often clinging to their beliefs or habits despite evidence to the contrary. It can be used in both personal contexts, such as describing someone's character, or in broader contexts, like discussing stubborn policies or practices.
When to use 顽固
Be cautious with the tone; '顽固' carries a negative connotation, so it is more suitable for informal contexts rather than formal discussions. Common collocations include '顽固不化' (stubborn and unchangeable) and '顽固的态度' (stubborn attitude).
顽固 or something close to it
顽固 (stubborn) vs 固执 (obstinate) — use 顽固 for a more general sense of stubbornness, while 固执 implies a stronger, often irrational adherence to one's beliefs.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '顽固' with '坚定' (jiān dìng), which has a more positive connotation of being resolute. For instance, saying '他是一个顽固的领导' (He is a stubborn leader) can imply negativity, while '他是一个坚定的领导' (He is a resolute leader) conveys strength.
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Grammar Patterns of 顽固
顽固 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她相当____，宗教观念极强。
She was a fairly rigid person who had strong religious views.
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'顽固' is primarily used to describe people, but it can also refer to situations or policies that are resistant to change.
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