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坚持

jiān chí

English translation of 坚持

insist

The Chinese word '坚持' translates directly to 'insist', and is used similarly in sentences. In Chinese, it can also carry the connotation of perseverance or sticking with something despite difficulty. It's often used in the context of emphasizing willpower, determination, or persistence.


Example sentences using: 坚持

他坚持每天运动。

Tā jiānchí měitiān yùndòng.

English translation of 他坚持每天运动。

He insists on exercising every day.

This sentence uses '坚持' to refer to the persistence of a daily routine. In this case, the person mentioned in the sentence insists on maintaining physical activities as a part of their day-to-day life.

我们必须坚持做正确的事。

Wǒmen bìxū jiānchí zuò zhèngquè de shì.

English translation of 我们必须坚持做正确的事。

We must insist on doing the right thing.

This sentence uses '坚持' to express the determination and resolution in adhering to what one believes to be correct or true.

您应该坚持自己的梦想。

Nín yīnggāi jiānchí zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.

English translation of 您应该坚持自己的梦想。

You should stick to your dreams.

This sentence advises that one should hold on or persist in their dreams, using '坚持' to express enduring through difficulties or opposition.

我坚持喝八杯水一天。

Wǒ jiānchí hē bā bēi shuǐ yītiān.

English translation of 我坚持喝八杯水一天。

I insist on drinking eight glasses of water a day.

In this sentence, '坚持' represents the act of sticking to a personal habit or routine, in this case, drinking a particular amount of water daily.

他坚持自己的观点。

Tā jiānchí zìjǐ de guāndiǎn.

English translation of 他坚持自己的观点。

He sticks to his point of view.

'坚持' here conveys one's tenacity in holding on to their personal opinion, irrespective of external opposition or alternate perspectives.

雨夹雪,我依然坚持。

Yǔ jiāxuě, wǒ yīrán jiānchí.

English translation of 雨夹雪,我依然坚持。

Even in rain and snow, I still insist.

This sentence uses '坚持' to express unwavering dedication or persistence, even when faced with adversities such as harsh weathers.

我坚持每日阅读半小时。

Wǒ jiānchí měirì yuèdú bàn xiǎoshí.

English translation of 我坚持每日阅读半小时。

I insist on half an hour's reading every day.

This sentence, with '坚持', represents a discipline or commitment to perform a specific activity, in this case reading, for a particular amount of time each day.

坚持不懈追求你的目标。

Jiānchí bùxiè zhuīqiú nǐ de mùbiāo.

English translation of 坚持不懈追求你的目标。

Persistently pursue your goals.

This sentence uses '坚持' to convey a sense of relentless pursuit towards one's goals, encouraging the adherence to the set objectives without giving up.

她坚持学习中文。

Tā jiānchí xuéxí zhōngwén.

English translation of 她坚持学习中文。

She is persistent in learning Chinese.

This sentence expresses someone's relentless effort and determination to learn Chinese, using '坚持' to signify the continuation or insistence of an action.

即使困难,也要坚持到底。

Jíshǐ kùnnán, yě yào jiānchí dàodǐ.

English translation of 即使困难,也要坚持到底。

Even if it's difficult, we must persevere to the end.

In this sentence, '坚持' signifies persistency amidst challenges, indicating a determination to carry through to the end, regardless of the difficulties encountered.

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