牢

牢 in English

láo noun, adjective HSK6
firm / sturdy / fold (for animals) / sacrifice / prison

How it used to be written

Forms, sources and dates: the 字形演變 database of 小學堂, Academia Sinica, public domain (CC0).

Examples

  • 绳子不够牢固，撑不住他。

    The rope wasn't strong enough to support him.

  • 行动比语言更有说服力。别发牢骚多做事。

    Actions speak louder than words. Stop complaining and do it.

  • 装置被牢牢地固定在天花板上。

    The device is attached fast to the ceiling.

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