固执 (gù zhi): obstinate; stubborn; to fixate on; to cling to

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HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: obstinate; stubborn; to fixate on; to cling to
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

obstinate
stubborn
to fixate on
to cling to

Chinese explanation

坚持自己的想法，不肯改变，也不愿意听取别人的意见
形容人性格倔强，不听劝告，常带贬义。

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HSK 5

to hold; to grasp; to take in hand

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Example sentences

He is too obstinate; even though he clearly took the wrong road, he refused to look at the map and wouldn't listen to others' advice.

Grandpa stubbornly insists on taking a cold shower every morning; no matter how much the family tries to persuade him, he won't change, saying it's good for his health.

She stubbornly believes her own method is the best and refuses to try new software, so her work efficiency ends up much lower than others'.

During the negotiation, he was stubborn and refused to give an inch, causing both sides to be deadlocked for several hours.

The child stubbornly insisted on buying that toy, lying on the floor crying and throwing a tantrum, so the mother had to take him out of the store first.

Don't be so obstinate; listen to your colleagues' suggestions—maybe you can find a simpler solution.

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