láokao

牢靠

Word · Adjective

solid; sturdy; reliable

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

solid; sturdy; firmly built

Used to describe physical objects that are strong and unlikely to break.

Zhè这
tào套
jiā家
jù具
zuò做
de得
tǐng挺
láo牢
kao靠
 。

This set of furniture is made quite sturdy.

Zhè这
zuò座
qiáo桥
de的
jié结
gòu构
fēi非
cháng常
láo牢
kao靠
 。

The structure of this bridge is very solid.

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Zhǎo找
gè个
láo牢
kao靠
diǎn点
de的
shéng绳
zi子
bǎ把
xiāng箱
zi子
kǔn捆
hǎo好
 。

Find a sturdy rope to tie up the box.

2.

adjective

reliable; dependable; trustworthy

Used to describe people, methods, or plans that are dependable and can be trusted.

Bàn办
shì事
láo牢
kao靠
 。

He handles things reliably.

Tā他
shì是
gè个
fēi非
cháng常
láo牢
kao靠
de的
hé合
zuò作
huǒ伙
bàn伴
 。

He is a very reliable business partner.

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Zhè这
gè个
xiāo消
xi息
lái来
yuán源
bù不
tài太
láo牢
kao靠
 。

This source of information is not very trustworthy.