固Tone 4

gù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 囗

固 · gù

solid;

firm;

strong;

durable;

originally;

of course;

admittedly.

solidfirmstrong

Usage highlights

solidconsolidatepersist instubbornfixedoriginal intention

Synonyms

坚— firm, hard
牢— solid, durable
稳— stable, steady

Antonyms

松— loose, slack
软— soft, weak
变— change, variable

Usage & contexts

Examples

This material is very solid (坚固).
We must consolidate our foundation (巩固基础).
He firmly believes in this principle (固守原则).
Of course I will come (我固然会来).

Collocations

solid(坚固)
consolidate(巩固)
persist in(固守)
stubborn(固执)
fixed(固定)
original intention(固本)

Idioms

Stubbornly sticking to one's own views(固执己见)
Consolidate the foundation and nurture the source(固本培元)
Entrenched and difficult to change(根深蒂固)

Cultural background

Originally depicted a fortified city or stronghold, conveying protection and immovability.
In Confucian thought, represents steadfastness in moral principles and unwavering commitment.
Used in traditional medicine and philosophy to denote fundamental strength and stability.

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