牢牢 (láo láo) — firmly; securely

Definition

牢牢 is the adverb meaning 'firmly / securely' — it modifies a verb to stress that something is held or remembered in a very steady way. Unlike 坚固 (an adjective for solid objects), 牢牢 describes the action itself.

adverb
firmlysecurely

Examples

  • 牢牢
    Tā láo láo jì zhe lǎo shī de jiào dǎo.
    He firmly remembers the teacher's instructions.
  • 牢牢
    Qǐng bǎ xíng li láo láo bǎng zài chē dǐng shàng.
    Please tie the luggage securely to the roof of the car.
  • 牢牢
    Tā láo láo zhuā zhù le zhè cì nán dé de jī huì.
    She firmly seized this rare opportunity.

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