firm; solid; reliable
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
firm; solid; sturdy
Describes objects that are physically strong and unlikely to break or move. Also used metaphorically for non-physical things like foundations or relationships.
Zhè这
ge个
fáng房
zi子
dì地
jī基
hěn很
láo牢
。
The foundation of this house is very solid.
Tā他
zuò做
le了
yī一
ge个
hěn很
láo牢
de的
mù木
tou头
zhuō桌
zi子
。
He made a very sturdy wooden table.
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Tā他
men们
zhī之
jiān间
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
fēi非
cháng常
láo牢
。
The friendship between them is very strong.
Zhè这
bǎ把
suǒ锁
kàn看
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
láo牢
，
bù不
róng容
yì易
bèi被
qiào撬
kāi开
。
This lock looks very sturdy and is not easy to pick.
Jī基
chǔ础
zhī知
shi识
yào要
xué学
de得
láo牢
。
You need to learn the foundational knowledge solidly.