(computer) the physical components and devices of a computer system, such as the processor, memory, and input or output devices

hard disk drive (known as [[硬碟|硬碟|ying4 die2]] in Taiwan); abbreviation of [[硬磁盘|硬磁盤|ying4 ci2 pan2]]

coin; metal money; hard currency

tough; unyielding; hard-line; forceful in attitude or stance

stiff or rigid; used to describe limbs or the body when they are unable to move freely

Stubbornly or insistently; used when someone persists in an action or refusal despite persuasion or difficulty.

to harden; to become solid or firm; (medicine) sclerosis

to have complete mastery of a skill or craft; to be able to withstand rigorous testing or examination

hard and solid; firm

a strong, unyielding, or resolute man; a man of steel

the concentration of dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium salts, used as an indicator of water quality

a chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, causing the organ to harden; to undergo this process

robust and healthy, usually used in reference to elderly people

to be firmly set on a course of action; to obstinately persist in doing something despite opposition or difficulty

stiff; rigid; harsh in manner or attitude

Physically hard, rigid, or very stiff; stiff, rigid, or unnatural in manner or appearance.

to force oneself to do something difficult or unpleasant; to summon up courage; to put a bold face on a situation

atherosclerosis; hardening of the arteries

rigid; inflexible; unchangeable (usually describing rules, regulations, or requirements)

Hardening of the arteries; a medical condition where artery walls thicken and lose elasticity, often caused by high cholesterol.

hard seat on a train, bus, or boat

trauma or damage caused to a person or object by external physical force; a hard injury

A person with a strong will who is firm in their stance and refuses to yield to pressure or force

a hard-fought battle between equally matched forces where victory requires heavy casualties or great effort

hard sleeper; a type of train ticket or berth with a firm mattress, usually in an open-plan compartment

to make oneself carry on or do something despite exhaustion, pain, or difficulty; to hold out against pressure; to brace oneself

reluctant to admit a mistake or defeat; to talk tough despite being in the wrong or having been proven wrong

Rigid or mandatory rules that cannot be changed or avoided

Mandatory quota or inflexible target, such as a production quota, where requirements for quantity, quality, and deadline must be strictly met without compromise.

to confront a tough situation or person with equally tough methods; to pit one's strength against another's in a direct confrontation

to insist on something stubbornly or dogmatically, often despite the facts

to memorize mechanically without understanding the meaning; to cram

To harden or become firm; to consolidate into a hard mass or lump.

hardwood; wood with a hard and dense texture often from broad-leaved trees like sandalwood or mahogany

very hard; rigid; firm to the touch

to use both gentle and forceful methods simultaneously; to use an iron hand in a velvet glove

To engage in fierce, difficult combat; used to describe taking on a formidable task or a tough assignment

Hardline faction or individuals who refuse to compromise and advocate for the use of forceful measures to solve disputes; hawks

the outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

somewhat hard or firm in texture, often used in a colloquial or descriptive sense

To endure something with all one's will; to hold out or keep going through difficulty.

to confront or contradict someone with a headstrong or defiant attitude; to stand up to

(idiom) amenable to coaxing but refusing to submit to coercion; literally "to eat soft food but refuse hard food"

firm; unyielding; strong-minded and courageous

to copy someone else's theories, experiences, or methods and apply them indiscriminately without considering actual circumstances or practical needs

To be able to withstand strict tests or trials; to become truly proficient or excellent in a skill.

cardboard; chipboard; hardboard; a thick and stiff paper material used for making book covers or packaging

physically rigid or inflexible; lacking flexibility in movement

to use all kinds of methods, both gentle and persistent, to wear someone down and get what one wants; to wheedle; to cajole