Meaning
to continue upholding; to remain committed to; persistence; to persist; to uphold; to insist on; persevere
Pronunciation
Tone marks: ►jiān chí
Tone numbers: jian1 chi2
Chinese Characters
Traditional: 堅持
Simplified: 坚持
First Character: 堅 (jiān) – strong; solid; firm; unyielding; resolute
Second Character: 持 (chí) – to grasp; to hold; support; manage; direct; maintain
Examples of Jiān Chí
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►Tā jiānchí yào jiàn nǐ yímiàn ,fǒuzé tā bùhuì líkāi.
他堅持要見你一面,否則他不會離開｡
他坚持要见你一面,否则他不会离开｡
He insists to see you - otherwise he will not leave.
►Zhǐyào jiānchí dàodǐ yīdìng huì chénggōng.
只要堅持到底一定會成功｡
只要坚持到底一定会成功｡
As long as you remain committed, you will surely succeed.
