巩固

鞏固

gǒnggù

verb HSK 6 #16,011

Meanings

1 to consolidate; to strengthen; to solidify

Characters

to bind; to consolidate

solid; firm; to strengthen

To bind and make solid — to consolidate and reinforce.

Examples

我们要巩固已经取得的成果。

Wǒmen yào gǒnggù yǐjīng qǔdé de chéngguǒ.

We must consolidate the results we've achieved.

多练习可以巩固学到的知识。

Duō liànxí kěyǐ gǒnggù xué dào de zhīshì.

More practice can consolidate what you've learned.

这次改革巩固了他的地位。

Zhècì gǎigé gǒnggù le tā de dìwèi.

This reform consolidated his position.

Tips

usage

巩固 is often used with abstract objects: 巩固成果 (consolidate achievements), 巩固地位 (consolidate one's position), 巩固知识 (reinforce knowledge), 巩固政权 (consolidate power).

Stroke Order

巩 gǒng

固 gù