巩 (gǒng) - To consolidate & to strengthen

巩Tone 3

gǒng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 工

枫惠

巩 · gǒng

To consolidate;

to strengthen;

to make firm;

also used as a surname.

To consolidateto strengthento make firm

Usage highlights

ConsolidateGong surnameStrengthen and consolidateConsolidate foundationConsolidate positionConsolidate achievements

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We must consolidate our achievements (巩固成果).
  • The foundation needs to be strengthened (巩固基础).
  • He is from the Gong family (巩姓).
  • The defense system was reinforced (巩固防御体系).

Collocations

  • Consolidate(巩固)
  • Gong surname(巩姓)
  • Strengthen and consolidate(巩固加强)
  • Consolidate foundation(巩固基础)
  • Consolidate position(巩固地位)
  • Consolidate achievements(巩固成果)

Idioms

  • Consolidate like a rock(巩如磐石)
  • Strengthen the foundation and consolidate the base(巩固根基)
  • Consolidate the frontier(巩固边疆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to bind with leather' or 'to make firm', later extended to mean consolidation and strengthening.
  • Used as a surname with origins in the Zhou dynasty, from the state of Gong.

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