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    Describing someone as stubborn with 固执 (gùzhí)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 很 + 固执

    Explanation

    固执 (gùzhí) means "stubborn," "obstinate," or "set in one's ways," describing a person who refuses to change their mind or behavior. It generally carries a negative connotation. For example, 他的朋友很固执 means "his friend is stubborn."

    Examples

    • 我爸特别固执，一旦决定了就不会改变。

      wǒ bà tèbié gùzhí, yīdàn juédìng le jiù bù huì gǎibiàn.

      My dad is especially stubborn; once he's made a decision, he won't change it.

    • 你别那么固执，听听别人的意见吧。

      nǐ bié nàme gùzhí, tīng ting biérén de yìjiàn ba.

      Don't be so stubborn; listen to other people's opinions.

    • 她固执地认为自己的方法是对的。

      tā gùzhí de rènwéi zìjǐ de fāngfǎ shì duì de.

      She stubbornly believed that her method was correct.

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