🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

坚固性

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiāngùxìng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Firmness/ˈfɜːrm.nəs/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"床垫的坚固性为她的背部提供了极好的支持。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being solid, strong, and stable.

    "The firmness of the mattress provided excellent support for her back."
  2. 2

    The state of being resolute or determined.

    "His firmness in decision-making earned him the respect of his colleagues."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'firmness' originates from the Middle English 'ferme', derived from the Old French 'ferme', which in turn comes from the Latin 'firmus', meaning strong or stable. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass not only physical stability but also emotional and moral strength.

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