堅苦卓絕 jiān kǔ zhuó jué

extremely hard; with great effort and will

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

  1. 1. persisting despite trials and tribulations (idiom); conspicuous determination

Characters

Character Meaning
堅 jiān
solid; firm; strong
苦 kǔ HSK 4
bitter; to suffer; hardship
卓 zhuó HSK 6
outstanding; surname Zhuo
絕 jué
absolutely; by no means; to disappear