鞏 (gǒng) - Gong — to consolidate, strengthen, make firm & also used as a surname.

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gǒng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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鞏 · gǒng

Gong — to consolidate, strengthen, make firm;

also used as a surname.

Gong — to consolidate, strengthen, make firmalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Consolidate foundationStrengthen national defenseReinforce embankmentGong surnameMake firmStrengthen unity

Synonyms

  • 固— solid, firm
  • 坚— hard, strong
  • 牢— firm, secure

Antonyms

  • 松— loose, relax
  • 弱— weak
  • 懈— slack, negligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to consolidate our foundation (巩固基础).
  • The dam has been reinforced (大坝被加固了).
  • He comes from the Gong family (他姓鞏).
  • The government is strengthening national defense (巩固国防).

Collocations

  • Consolidate foundation(巩固基础)
  • Strengthen national defense(巩固国防)
  • Reinforce embankment(加固堤坝)
  • Gong surname(巩姓)
  • Make firm(巩固)
  • Strengthen unity(巩固团结)

Idioms

  • Consolidate the foundation and nurture the source(巩本培源)
  • Strengthen the foundation and secure the base(巩固根本)
  • Consolidate the golden soup(巩固金汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to bind with leather' or 'to make firm', derived from its radical components.
  • As a surname, it originated from an ancient place called Gong during the Zhou dynasty.
  • The character conveys a sense of stability, strength, and durability in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

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