加固 (jiā gù) — to reinforce; to consolidate

Definition

A formal/written verb for strengthening a physical structure (a bridge, wall, roof) so it holds more weight or resists damage. Compare 加强, which applies more broadly to abstract or non-physical things like efforts or ties.

verb

to reinforceto consolidate

Examples

加固，。
Zhè zuò qiáo xū yào jiā gù, cái néng chéng shòu gèng dà de zhòng liàng.
This bridge needs to be reinforced to bear greater weight.
加固。
Gōng chéng shī jué dìng yòng gāng bǎn jiā gù qiáng tǐ.
The engineer decided to reinforce the wall with steel plates.
，加固。
Wèi le yìng duì tái fēng, tā men jiā gù le wū dǐng.
To prepare for the typhoon, they reinforced the roof.

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