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巩固

鞏固
gǒnggù
verb HSK 6 #16,011

Meanings

  1. 1 to consolidate; to strengthen; to solidify

Characters

巩
gǒng
to bind; to consolidate
固
gù
solid; firm; to strengthen
To bind and make solid - to consolidate and reinforce.

Examples

HSK 2
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.
HSK 3
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.
HSK 5
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