gung2鞏巩

Jyutpinggung2

Yalegúng

Definition

To secure or consolidate; also a Chinese surname.

to secure; to consolidate; to make firm
the Chinese surname Gong

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How it's used

Primarily used in formal or literary contexts, this character appears most frequently in compound words like 鞏固. It carries a sense of structural integrity or stability that is stronger than simple words for strong or firm. Outside of these formal compounds, it is rarely used in casual daily speech.

Examples

ni1呢go3個dei6地gei1基jat1一ding6定jiu3要gung2鞏gu3固hou2好。

This foundation must be secured well.

keoi5佢dei2哋ge3嘅gwaan1關hai6係hou2好gung2鞏gu3固。

Their relationship is very secure.

Common phrases

gung2鞏gu3固dei6地wai6位

to consolidate one's position

gung2鞏gu3固gei1基co2礎

to strengthen the foundation

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 恐, which looks similar but carries the meaning of fear. Ensure you distinguish between the radical for earth and the radical for heart.