Definitions

gǒng (adjective) secure; solid

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "巩" originates from its traditional form "鞏", which etymologically combined the radical "革" representing leather with a phonetic component to denote the act of binding or securing with durable materials. Structurally, the simplified form "巩" preserves the phonetic element while omitting the leather radical, thereby refining the character to highlight the abstract notion of firmness without its earlier material association. This compositional change accompanied a semantic evolution from the specific practice of reinforcing physical objects to a more general sense of consolidation and stability, which now defines its primary usage in contemporary language.

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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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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.