固 Stroke Order — How to Write 固
固 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 囗, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
固 Radical and Character Components
固 is a phono-semantic compound: 囗 (border) carries the meaning, while 古 indicates the sound.
Radical: 囗 + 5 more strokes
固 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gù
Meanings of 固 in Chinese
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gù固
Solid, firm, stable, sturdy, or to solidify/reinforce.
这座老房子虽然年代久远,但结构依然坚固
Although this old house is quite old, its structure remains sturdy.
Firm, unmoving, or steady; used in contexts like stubbornness or being fixed.
请把这幅画固定在墙上。
Please fix this painting to the wall.
Original; inherent; intrinsic. Often used in phrases like 'gùyǒu' (inherent) or 'gùbùzìfēng' (to be complacent and not seek progress).
创新精神是他固有的特点，也是他成功的关键。
An innovative spirit is his inherent characteristic, and it is also the key to his success.
Narrow-minded; having limited knowledge or experience. Often used in compound words like '固陋'.
他固陋的观点让他无法接受新的理念。
His narrow-minded views prevented him from accepting new concepts.
Common Words and Phrases with 固
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to be complacent and refuse to make progress; to stick to old ways and be self-satisfied
如果一个公司不思进取，固步自封，最终会被市场淘汰。
If a company does not strive for progress and sticks to old ways, it will eventually be eliminated by the market.
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to firmly refuse or resolutely decline an offer or position
他固辞了公司授予他的年度优秀员工奖，认为还有其他同事更值得这份荣誉。
He firmly declined the company's annual outstanding employee award, believing that other colleagues were more deserving of the honor.
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To fix, fasten, or make something stationary or unmoving.
请将这些架子用螺丝固定在墙上
Please fix these shelves to the wall with screws.
4
To consolidate; to become firm, dense, or solid.
在适当的温度和压力下，这些细小颗粒会逐渐固结，形成一块坚硬的材料。
Under appropriate temperature and pressure, these fine particles will gradually consolidate, forming a hard material.
5
ill-informed and ignorant; narrow-minded and shallow in knowledge
由于他生活在偏远的山村，见识难免有些固陋
Because he lived in a remote mountain village, his knowledge and experience were inevitably somewhat limited.
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Admittedly; no doubt; true.
学习固然需要勤奋，但合理的休息也同样重要。
While diligence is certainly necessary for studying, adequate rest is equally important.
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A sand-fixation forest is a protective forest planted in desert and sandy areas to stabilize shifting sands.
在干旱地区，固沙林发挥着重要的生态功能，有效阻止了沙漠的扩张。
In arid regions, sand-fixing forests play a crucial ecological role, effectively preventing the expansion of deserts.
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To defend a position resolutely, or to adhere stubbornly to principles or old conventions.
面对外界的质疑，老工匠依然固守着传统手艺的精髓。
Despite external doubts, the old craftsman still steadfastly adheres to the essence of traditional craftsmanship.
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A state of matter that has a definite volume and shape, and is relatively hard.
冰是水的固体形态。
Ice is the solid form of water.
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an inveterate or confirmed habit
她虽然想改掉熬夜的固习，但总是难以坚持。
Although she wants to break her inveterate habit of staying up late, she always finds it hard to stick to it.
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Stubborn; obstinate; refusing to change one's mind or opinion easily despite good reasons.
他总是固执己见，很难说服
He is always stubborn in his opinions, making him very difficult to persuade.
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To stubbornly adhere to one's own opinion.
他总是固执己见，从不听取别人的建议，结果常常碰壁。
He is always obstinate in his views, never taking others' advice, which often leads him into difficulties.
More words with 固
- jiā加gù固reinforce, strengthen
- jiān坚gù固Firm and not easily damaged.
- láo牢gù固Firm and durable.
- wěn稳gù固Firm and stable; secure.
- níng凝gù固solidify, congeal
- wán顽gù固stubborn, obstinate
- dǎn胆gù固chún醇cholesterol
- gǒng巩gù固consolidate, strengthen
- gēn根gù固Rooted, Firmly established
- jiāo骄gù固overbearing and headstrong
- yù裕gù固Yugur
- gù固dìng定zài在fixed to, attached to
- bān班gù固Ban Gu
- gù固dìng定zhù住Secure, Fasten
- gù固dìng定diǎn点fixed point, anchor point
- bú不gù固dìng定Unfixed, Irregular
- gù固zhi执yú于cling to, insist on
- jiān坚gù固nài耐yòng用Durable, Sturdy
- jiān坚gù固xìng性robustness, solidity
- níng凝gù固jì剂coagulant, solidifier
Idioms with 固
- gù固ruò若jīn金tāng汤impregnable fortress
- gù固shǒu守chéng成guī规stick to old conventions
- gù固zhí执bù不tōng通obstinately unyielding
- gù固zhí执chéng成jiàn见stubbornly cling to preconceived ideas
- běn本gù固bāng邦níng宁A stable society comes from content people
- gēn根shēn深dǐ柢gù固deeply rooted and firmly established
- gēn根shēn深dì蒂gù固deeply rooted and firmly established
- jūn君zǐ子gù固qióng穷A noble person is steadfast in poverty
- pán磐shí石zhī之gù固as firm as a rock
- wán顽gù固bǎo堡lěi垒stubborn bastion
- wán顽gù固bù不huà化stubborn and unwilling to change
- fù负gù固bù不fú服rely on strong defenses and not submit
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Open the tool →Questions about 固
What does 固 mean in Chinese?
固 (gù) means “Solid” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 固?
固 is pronounced gù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 固 have?
固 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 固?
固 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 囗. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 固?
The radical of 固 is 囗, and 固 is a phono-semantic compound.