加固

jiāgù

verb #14,923

Meanings

1 to reinforce; to strengthen (a structure)

Characters

to add; to increase

solid; firm; to strengthen

Examples

HSK 3

这座桥需要加固。

Zhè zuò qiáo xūyào jiāgù.

This bridge needs to be reinforced.

HSK 7-9

工人们正在加固堤坝。

Gōngrén men zhèngzài jiāgù dībà.

The workers are reinforcing the dam.

Tips

usage

加固 is specifically for physical structures (buildings, bridges, dams). For abstract strengthening (relationships, resolve), use 加强 instead.

Stroke Order

加 jiā

固 gù