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巩固

gǒng gù

HSK 6 2-character word Traditional 鞏固

What 巩固 means

1. to consolidate; to strengthen
2. firm; solid; stable

The characters in 巩固

• 巩gǒng(bound form) to fix in place; to make firm and secure
• 固gùhard; strong; solid

Example sentences

• 真正的王在巩固他的权利，然而虚假的王却在打高尔夫。
  The fake king plays golf while the real king consolidates his power.
• 为了巩固自己的地位，汤姆身边聚集了一群知识分子和教会要员，其中一位就是约翰弟兄。
  To strengthen his position, Tom surrounded himself with intellectuals and church dignitaries, one of whom was Brother John.