solid; firm; tight
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
firm; solid; tightly compacted
dialectOriginally a dialect term, commonly used in Northern China to describe objects or materials that are densely packed or well-constructed. Also extended to describe a solid foundation or thorough learning.
Zhè这
tǔ土
hāng夯
dé得
zhēn真
cí瓷
shi实
，
zǒu走
shàng上
qù去
dōu都
bù不
dài带
xiàn下
xiàn陷
de的
。
This earth is packed so solidly that it doesn't sink when you walk on it.
Dǎ打
hāng夯
yǐ以
hòu后
，
dì地
jī基
jiù就
cí瓷
shi实
le了
。
After ramming, the foundation became solid.
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Zhè这
mán馒
tou头
zhēng蒸
dé得
zhēn真
cí瓷
shi实
，
yī一
gè个
dǐng顶
liǎ俩
。
This steamed bun is so dense, one is as filling as two.
adjective
thorough; solid; well-grounded
dialectFiguratively used to describe knowledge, skills, or work that is solid, thorough, and reliable.
Tā他
yòng用
xīn心
zuān钻
yán研
，
xué学
xí习
dé得
hěn很
cí瓷
shi实
。
He studied diligently and acquired a solid grasp of the subject.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
shī师
de的
jī基
běn本
gōng功
tè特
bié别
cí瓷
shi实
。
This teacher has a particularly solid foundation in the basics.
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Bǎ把
shì事
qing情
bàn办
cí瓷
shi实
le了
zài再
huì汇
bào报
。
Make sure the matter is handled thoroughly before reporting.