Definitions

gǒng (adjective) secure; solid

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "巩" originates from the traditional form "鞏", which combines the component "革" for leather and "巩" as a phonetic element, initially conveying the specific action of strengthening or binding with leather. Over time, its meaning generalized to denote the act of making something firm or consolidated. The simplified "巩" discards the "革" component, preserving only "巩", which in its current structure is composed of "工" and "凡", while continuing to represent the concept of consolidation.

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Bronze Late Western Zhou (~800 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Example Sentences Hide

学生需要固知识。

Xuéshēng xūyào gǒnggù zhīshì.

english translation 1: Students need to consolidate knowledge.

政府努力固经济。

Zhèngfǔ nǔlì gǒnggù jīngjì.

english translation 2: The government works hard to consolidate the economy.

老师教我们数学。

Gǒng lǎoshī jiāo wǒmen shùxué.

english translation 3: Teacher Gong teaches us math.

固国防是国家的责任。

Gǒnggù guófáng shì guójiā de zérèn.

english translation 4: Consolidating national defense is the country's responsibility.

通过练习可以固记忆。

Tōngguò liànxí kěyǐ gǒnggù jìyì.

english translation 5: Through practice, one can consolidate memory.

固改革成果至关重要。

Gǒnggù gǎigé chéngguǒ zhìguān zhòngyào.

english translation 6: Consolidating the achievements of reform is crucial.

膜是眼睛的重要组成部分。

Gǒngmó shì yǎnjing de zhòngyào zǔchéng bùfen.

english translation 7: The sclera is an important part of the eye.

为了固地位,他不断学习新技能。

Wèile gǒnggù dìwèi, tā bùduàn xuéxí xīn jìnéng.

english translation 8: In order to consolidate his position, he continuously learns new skills.