English–Chinese

“solid” in Chinese

Chinese

Also牢固 (láo gù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhā shí

Example

他的中文基础很扎实。tā de zhōng wén jī chǔ hěn zhā shí

His foundation in Chinese is solid.

Illustration for 扎实 (solid)

How to say “solid” in Chinese

“Solid” in Chinese is 扎实 (zhā shí).

Something that holds together under pressure because its material, foundation, or underlying ability is strong and substantial.

Full entry for 扎实: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 扎实

他做事很扎实,从不马虎。tā zuò shì hěn zhā shí cóng bù má hǔ

He works carefully and steadily, and is never careless.

Tips for using 扎实

  • English often uses different adjectives for a structure, a skill, and a work habit, while this Chinese adjective can evaluate all three with one consistent idea of dependable quality.

Other Chinese words for “solid”

这座桥的基础很牢固。zhè zuò qiáo de jī chǔ hěn láo gù

The foundation of this bridge is very solid.

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