牢固 láogù firm
firm; secure
How to remember 牢固: 牢 pen + 固 to solidify = firm.
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How it is used
- Firm and solid - physically sturdy or figuratively unshakeable - 基础牢固 (jīchǔ láogù) a solid foundation, 牢固的友谊 (láogù de yǒuyì) a firm friendship.
- Stresses strength that resists breaking or coming loose; contrast 结实 (jiēshi), which is more about sturdiness of physical objects/build.
- Common with foundations, structures, bonds, and knowledge.
Example sentences
- 绳子不够牢固，撑不住他。 Shéngzi búgòu láogù, chēngbúzhù tā.The rope wasn't strong enough to support him.