Meanings of 牢固
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AI Study Notes for 牢固
坚固 (jiāngù) - use 牢固 when emphasizing reliability and emotional strength, while 坚固 focuses more on physical strength and durability.
Be careful not to confuse 牢固 with other similar terms like 稳定 (wěndìng), which means 'stable.' 牢固 is more focused on firmness and security, while 稳定 emphasizes steadiness. It's generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it to avoid misunderstanding.
As an HSK 6 word, 牢固 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to stability and security, such as 坚固 (jiāngù, solid) and 稳定 (wěndìng, stable). Focus on using 牢固 in sentences that describe situations where strength and reliability are key.
Learners often confuse 牢固 with the word 固定 (gùdìng), which means 'fixed' or 'set.' For example, saying '这件事情是牢固的' (This matter is firm) is incorrect; it should be '这件事情是稳定的' (This matter is stable).
Pronunciation of 牢固
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Component Characters
How to say firm in Chinese
“firm” in Chinese is牢固
牢固 (láogù) means 'firm' or 'secure,' often used to describe the stability of physical objects or the strength of relationships and commitments. It implies a sense of reliability and durability, commonly applied in contexts like construction, emotional bonds, or promises.
When to use 牢固
Be careful not to confuse 牢固 with other similar terms like 稳定 (wěndìng), which means 'stable.' 牢固 is more focused on firmness and security, while 稳定 emphasizes steadiness. It's generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it to avoid misunderstanding.
牢固 or something close to it
坚固 (jiāngù) - use 牢固 when emphasizing reliability and emotional strength, while 坚固 focuses more on physical strength and durability.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 牢固 with the word 固定 (gùdìng), which means 'fixed' or 'set.' For example, saying '这件事情是牢固的' (This matter is firm) is incorrect; it should be '这件事情是稳定的' (This matter is stable).
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Grammar Patterns of 牢固
牢固 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们互相关心，关系____，这才熬过了艰难岁月。
The warmth and strength of their relationship carried them through difficult times.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 牢固
Yes, 牢固 can describe strong emotional connections, indicating that relationships are not only firm but also secure.
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