gung2 gu3鞏固巩固
Jyutpinggung2 gu3
Yalegúng gu
Definition
To consolidate, reinforce, or strengthen; to make something more stable and secure.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts, this term implies making something that is already established more stable or resistant to change. While it appears in business or academic settings, it is rarely used in casual conversation to describe physical objects. Instead, it is almost exclusively reserved for abstract concepts like knowledge, relationships, or market positions.
Examples
We need to consolidate the foundation first.
How do you strengthen your competitive advantage?
Related words
Common phrases
to consolidate the foundation
to strengthen one's position
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
