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钢筋铁骨
gāng​jīn​tiě​gǔ

hard as nails

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 钢筋 鋼筋 gāng​jīn
    rebar
    steel reinforcing bar used to strengthen concrete; also called 钢条 gāng​tiáo or 钢骨 gāng​gǔ
  2. 铁骨 鐵骨 tiě​gǔ
    firm character
    Metaphor for a person with strong, unyielding will or character; upright and firm.