happening a very short time ago or just recently

referring to a time in the immediate past; a moment ago

by coincidence or chance at a particular moment

diamond; an extremely hard mineral used in tools and jewelry

Congo (Congo-Brazzaville or Congo-Kinshasa)

rigidity; stiffness

the hardest known natural mineral, a crystalline form of carbon used as a gemstone and in industrial applications

possessing or exhibiting qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength, vigor, and firmness

by chance, by coincidence, or by good luck

firm and determined in character; steadfast and unyielding

firm and unyielding

resolute and upright in character; staunch and firm in temperament

Cao Gangchuan (1935-), former artillery officer, senior PRC politician and army leader

full of vitality; young and vigorous

corundum (mineral)

forceful and full of vitality in spirit, character, or artistic style

the four Buddhist guardian deities who protect the four cardinal directions; figuratively refers to four powerful or influential people in a group

bold, firm, and powerful in style, especially regarding calligraphy, painting, or character

obstinate and self-opinionated

to use softness to conquer strength

upright and outspoken

an idealized physical body in which deformation is zero or neglected

Zhai Zhigang (1966-), Chinese astronaut

upright and never stooping to flattery

firm and honest; possessing integrity

stiff hair or fiber; bristle

Gangcha County (Tibetan: rkang tsha rdzong) in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai

a hard substance such as carborundum or emery used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning

appearing tough or firm on the outside while being gentle or soft-hearted on the inside

obstinate and self-willed; refusing to listen to others' advice

daybreak; at the crack of dawn

Wu Yonggang (1907-1982), Chinese film director

(idiom) to have a face as terrifying as a temple's guardian deity

Democratic Republic of Congo

Gangcha County (Tibetan: rkang tsha rdzong) in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai

gentleness can overcome strength; the soft can overcome the hard

Resolute in character but slow and simple in speech.

Vajrapani Bodhisattva

A ritual object in Buddhism symbolizing a thunderbolt or diamond scepter.

Wolverine, comic book superhero

Transformers (franchise)

to couple strength and gentleness

to be just about to or to have just started to