Chinese words · HSK 7–9

凝固

nínggù

to solidify; to congeal

Every meaning

nínggù

  1. to solidify; to congeal
  2. (fig.) rigid; frozen (of an atmosphere etc)

Its characters

  • 凝níngto congeal; to coagulate
  • 固gùsolid; firm (as in 坚固, 固体)

Words with 凝

Words with 固

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).