Chinese
jiāngù
Meaning: sturdy; firm; solid
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

堅固
堅
固
坚固
坚
固

Example sentences

This house is very sturdy and can withstand strong winds.
這棟建築的結構非常堅固。
这栋建筑的结构非常坚固。
The structure of this building is very sturdy.
這座大橋是用鋼鐵建造的,非常堅固。
这座大桥是用钢铁建造的,非常坚固。
This bridge is built with steel and is very strong.
這座城堡有堅固的防禦系統。
这座城堡有坚固的防御系统。
This castle has a strong defense system.
這座大樓的構造非常堅固。
这座大楼的构造非常坚固。
The structure of this building is very strong.
這座橋是用鋼筋混凝土建造的,非常堅固。
这座桥是用钢筋混凝土建造的,非常坚固。
This bridge is built with reinforced concrete and is very sturdy.
這扇防盜門非常堅固,不容易被破壞。
这扇防盗门非常坚固,不容易被破坏。
This anti-theft door is very solid and not easy to be damaged.
這棟建築物雖然老舊,但結構依然堅固。
这栋建筑物虽然老旧,但结构依然坚固。
Although this building is old, its structure is still solid.
這種複合材料非常堅固。
这种复合材料非常坚固。
This composite material is very strong.

Usage Notes

Describes something built strongly that is not easily broken or destroyed.

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