Definition

Adjective: 1. Persevering, persistent, steadfast: Having or showing the quality of continuing to try to achieve something despite difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. It describes a strong, unwavering will and determination. 2. Patient, long-suffering: Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious, often over a long period.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy rất kiên gan trong công việc nghiên cứu. (He is very persevering in his research work.)
  • Cô ấy đã kiên gan chờ đợi suốt mười năm. (She patiently waited for ten years.)
  • Tinh thần kiên gan của người lính thật đáng khâm phục. (The soldier's steadfast spirit is truly admirable.)

Advanced Usage

• "kiên gan bền chí": A common four-word idiom meaning "persevering and steadfast in will," emphasizing unwavering determination and persistence.
  • Muốn thành công phải có tinh thần kiên gan bền chí. (To succeed, one must have a persevering and steadfast spirit.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kiên nhẫn (adj): Patient. (Focuses more on the ability to wait calmly.)
• Kiên trì (adj): Persistent, persevering. (Often used for continuous effort towards a goal.)
• Bền gan (adj): Literally "strong liver," meaning steadfast, having endurance. (A close synonym, often used in similar contexts.)
• Gan góc (adj): Brave, gritty, having "nerve." (Emphasizes courage and daring in facing challenges.)

Synonyms

• Persistent: Continuing firmly in a course of action despite difficulty.
• Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
• Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
• Tenacious: Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: As 'kiên gan' is an adjective, it does not form phrasal verbs. This section shows common verb phrases expressing similar ideas.) - Tiếp tục kiên trì: To continue persevering. - Giữ vững ý chí: To maintain a firm will.

Related Idioms

• Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim: Literally "With diligence in grinding iron, one day it will become a needle." This proverb embodies the essence of , meaning "Perseverance leads to success."
• Kiên gan chịu đựng: To endure patiently and steadfastly.
  • Người bệnh đã kiên gan chịu đựng những cơn đau. (The patient endured the pain with great perseverance.)

adj

1. persevering