固 (gù) — (adverb, literary) certainly, indeed, as a matter of course; originally (with a sense of firmness or assuredness)
Definition
Literary adverb meaning 'certainly, indeed' — used in formal or classical-style writing to stress that something is assured. Much rarer in speech; the spoken equivalent is 当然.
adverb
(adverb, literary) certainlyindeedas a matter of courseoriginally (with a sense of firmness or assuredness)
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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