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hard

hard

Meaning of hard

English

firm to touch

中文

摸起来不软、不易变形的

hard

Pronunciation

British English
/hɑːd/
American English
/hɑrd/

hard with Chinese translation

hard usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This stone is very hard.

这块石头很硬的。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I don't like to eat hard foods.

我不喜欢吃硬的东西。

hard synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between hard, solid, firm, tough, stiff, rock-hard, and rigid

🇬🇧English

Not liquid; whole, without holes.

A2very often

ENThe table is made of solid oak.

🇬🇧English

Dense but may give slightly: firm mattress.

A2often

ENThe mattress is firm but comfortable.

🇬🇧English

Of meat: hard to chew.

A2very often

ENThe steak was too tough to chew.

🇬🇧English

Hard to bend.

A2often

ENMy neck feels stiff after sleeping badly.

R
🇬🇧English
rock-hard

Extremely hard, like a rock.

B2rare word

ENBy morning the mud had gone rock-hard.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Not flexible at all; also strict rules.

B2often

ENThe old bridge was too rigid and cracked under stress.

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Questions about this word

What does hard mean?

firm to touch

How do you pronounce hard?

hard is pronounced [hɑːd].

How is hard used in a sentence?

这块石头很硬的。 Translation: This stone is very hard.

Is hard part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, hard can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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