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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