固
firm; solid; originally; surname
Meanings
9 senses · 30 examplesadjective
firm; solid; sturdy
Describes objects, structures, or relationships that are stable and not easily broken.
This old bridge is very firm and stable.
We need to reinforce this section of the dam to prevent floods.
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Deep-rooted traditional customs are hard to change.
The sole of these shoes is very sturdy, they haven't broken after two years of wear.
Stable cooperative relations are the foundation of enterprise development.
adjective
hard; solid; hardened
Used to describe solid, non-liquid substances or solidified materials.
Solid fuels are easier to store than liquid fuels.
Cement becomes very hard after it solidifies.
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This colloid forms a sturdy protective film after solidifying.
Frozen blood turns into a solid state.
Magma cools and solidifies to form volcanic rocks.
adverb
firmly; resolutely; steadfastly
Used to emphasize a firm, unwavering attitude or action.
He firmly rejected the other party's unreasonable demands.
We resolutely stand on the side of justice.
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He earnestly and repeatedly invited me to his wedding.
The soldiers firmly held their positions until reinforcements arrived.
She stubbornly refused to admit her mistake.
verb
to strengthen; to solidify; to reinforce
Used to describe improving the stability or strength of something.
We need to strengthen the national defense capabilities.
This policy aims to solidify the foundational status of agriculture.
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The company is reinforcing the warehouse's anti-theft facilities.
Reading more can consolidate the knowledge you have learned.
The government has introduced multiple policies to consolidate the achievements of poverty alleviation.
adjective
shallow; vulgar; unlearned
literaryUsed in classical Chinese literary contexts to describe one's own knowledge or views as limited.
I am shallow and vulgar, and do not know taboos.
He is shallow and poorly informed, unable to keep up with the pace of the times.
adjective
chronic; persistent
literaryA variant of the character '痼', used to describe long-term incurable diseases or stubborn habits.
He has suffered from a chronic illness for many years and has never been able to cure it.
This stubborn habit has accompanied him for more than ten years.
noun
surname Gu
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Gu is a famous scientist.
adverb
originally; inherently; at first
literaryUsed in classical Chinese and formal written contexts to state a fundamental fact.
This was originally our plan.
Things should have been handled this way originally.
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This was originally my original intention.
conjunction
admittedly; to be sure
literaryUsed in formal writing to acknowledge a fact before introducing a contrasting point.
Taking a car is certainly convenient, but taking a boat also has its own fun.
This plan admittedly has advantages, but there are also many hidden dangers.