牢 靠

láo kàodictionary entry

firm and solid / robust / reliable

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

牢靠牢靠 [lao2 kao4] /firm and solid/robust/reliable/

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Reference information

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牢
láo
(literary) pen / fold (for livestock) / prison / jail / firm / secure / fast
靠
kào
to lean against or on / to stand by the side of / to come near to / to depend on / to trust / to fuck (vulgar) / traditional military costume drama where the performers wear armor (old)

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