固 (gù) — (adverb, literary) certainly, indeed, as a matter of course
Definition
Literary adverb meaning 'certainly, indeed' — strengthens an assertion the way 'truly' or 'undoubtedly' does in formal writing. Pairs with 能, 知, 为 to assert something with confidence.
adverb
(adverb, literary) certainlyindeedas a matter of course
Examples
- 固。Cǐ lǐ gù wéi bù kě biàn bó.This principle is indeed irrefutable.
- 固。Tā gù néng shèng rèn cǐ zhí.He can surely handle this position.
- 固。Wú gù zhī jūn yǒu cǐ yì.I certainly knew that you had this intention.
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