HSK · Level 10
135 words
Chinese word
牢固
Pronunciation
Pinyinláo gù
Meaning
- adjectivesolid
Example
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.
More examples
长期的共同努力让双方的合作更牢固。cháng qī de gòng tóng nǔ lì ràng shuāng fāng de hé zuò gèng láo gù
Long-term joint efforts have made cooperation between the two sides more solid.
Core concept
A stable whole whose parts stay securely together instead of shifting under pressure or change.
Common phrases
基础牢固jī chǔ láo gù
solid foundation
关系牢固guān xì láo gù
firm relationship
信念牢固xìn niàn láo gù
firm belief
Similar words
结实jiē shí: Sturdy because of its solid construction or material, and able to withstand use.
坚固jiān gù: Sturdy in structure and securely held in place against damage.
牢靠láo kào: Reliable and reassuring, giving confidence that it will hold up or work properly.
稳固wěn gù: Firmly settled and steady, rather than likely to shift or change.
Definition in Chinese
稳固可靠，不易松动或被动摇，用来表示事物在物理或抽象层面的稳定性。wěn gù kě kào bú yì sōng dòng huò bèi dòng yáo yòng lái biǎo shì shì wù zài wù lǐ huò chōu xiàng céng miàn de wěn dìng xìng
Word origin
牢 (láo, "secure enclosure") + 固 (gù, "firm") combines the ideas of being held in and fixed in place, giving the word its sense of resistance to loosening or disturbance.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this word can describe the strength of a connection or a system as well as the construction of an object, which makes it useful in both social and practical conversation.