Definition
巩固 (gǒnggù) means to consolidate or strengthen something so it becomes more solid and secure, often used for abstract things like relationships, foundations, or knowledge. It differs from 加强 (jiāqiáng), which is broader and means to enhance intensity or degree (e.g., 加强管理), and from 强化 (qiánghuà), which is more technical and means to intensify systematically. As an adjective, 巩固 describes something that is consolidated and stable.
verb
to consolidateto strengthen
adjective
consolidatedsolidstable
Examples
- 巩固。Wǒmen xūyào gǒng gù liǎng guó zhī jiān de yǒuhǎo guānxì.We need to consolidate the friendly relations between the two countries.
- 巩固。Tōngguò fǎnfù liànxí lái gǒng gù suǒ xué de nèiróng.Consolidate what you've learned through repeated practice.
- 巩固。Tāmen jiànlì le gǒng gù de yǒuyì.They built a solid friendship.
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