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牢
láo
Description
"牢"这个字有两个意思，一个是关犯人的地方，就是监狱。
The character "牢" has two meanings; one is a place to imprison criminals, that is, a prison.
另一个意思是很结实、很稳，比如说东西绑得很牢。
The other meaning is very solid and stable, for example, when something is tied very牢.
Meanings
牢láo
firm; secure; solid
这个门关得很牢。
This door is locked tightly.
牢láo
prison; jail
他坐了三年牢。
He was imprisoned for three years.
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Notes
- Nuance
as an adjective 牢 stresses being firmly fixed or securely held, often after a verb.
- Etymology
originally a pen for animals, later extended to mean enclosure/prison and firmness.
In videos
“所以跟的会非常非常牢”
“应该会卡得牢一点”
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