wan2 gu3穩固稳固

Jyutpingwan2 gu3

Yalewán gu

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Firm, solid, and stable, especially of a structure or foundation.

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How it's used

While 穩固 describes structural integrity or abstract foundations, it sounds slightly more formal than the everyday term 穩陣. You will often hear 穩固 used in professional contexts like construction, finance, or political stability. When describing physical objects like furniture or a ladder, 穩陣 is much more common in casual speech.

Examples

le1呢zoeng1張dang3櫈hou2好wan2穩gu3固，nei5你fong3放sam1心co5坐laa1啦。

This chair is very sturdy, you can sit on it without worry.

keoi5佢dei2哋ge3嘅gwaan1關hai6係gau3夠m4唔gau3夠wan2穩gu3固aa4呀？

Is their relationship solid enough?

Common phrases

gei1基co2礎wan2穩gu3固

solid foundation

dei6地wai6位wan2穩gu3固

firm position

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 穩陣, which is the go-to word for 'safe' or 'reliable' in daily life. Using 穩固 to describe a person who is 'reliable' or 'cautious' will sound unnatural and overly academic.