hard as Chinese algebra
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Very difficult.
Register: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Very hard in texture, especially: having a very firm erection.
Register: humorous
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hard as Chinese algebra” mean?
Very difficult.
Is “hard as Chinese algebra” formal or informal?
hard as Chinese algebra is generally humorous.