Kanji 硬: stiff, hard
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Kanji 硬: stiff, hard. Readings and core meaning.
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Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 硬
stiff, hard
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
It signifies a property as hard as a stone (石). It describes a state so stiff and solid that it is difficult to change (更) or alter its shape.