Definition
牢牢 (láo láo) means 'firmly, securely' — it describes how something is held, fixed, or remembered, implying a tight, unshakeable hold. 毅然 (yì rán) also translates as 'firmly' but carries the nuance of 'resolutely, without hesitation', used for a decisive action or decision. The two are not interchangeable: 牢牢 focuses on the physical or mental grip, while 毅然 focuses on the determination of an act.
adverb
firmlysecurely
Easily confused
- 姥姥lǎo laosound-alikematernal grandmother (mother's mother)
Examples
- 牢牢。Tā láo láo jì zhe lǎoshī de jiàodǎo.He firmly remembers the teacher's instructions.
- 牢牢。Qǐng bǎ xíngli láo láo bǎng zài chē dǐng shàng.Please tie the luggage securely to the roof of the car.
- 牢牢。Tā láo láo zhuā zhù le zhè cì nándé de jīhuì.She firmly seized this rare opportunity.
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