gōng

a bow (weapon)

HSK 7

한자 분해

Meaning and Usage

The character "" primarily means "bow," referring to the weapon used to shoot arrows. It is commonly used in contexts related to archery or objects shaped like a bow. Additionally, "" can be a Chinese surname.

Common Collocations

  • (gōngjiàn): bow and arrow, often used when talking about archery equipment.
  • (lā gōng): to draw a bow, describing the action of preparing to shoot.
  • (gōngxíng): bow-shaped, used to describe objects with a curved shape.

Usage Notes

When using "" in conversation, it often appears in compound words related to archery. As a surname, it is less common but important to recognize in introductions or formal contexts. Avoid confusing "" with "" (gōng), which sounds similar but means "work" or "labor."

예문

他用弓射箭,箭射得很准。

Tā yòng gōng shè jiàn, jiàn shè de hěn zhǔn.

He uses a bow to shoot arrows, and his aim is very accurate.

这把弓是用优质木材制成的,非常结实。

Zhè bǎ gōng shì yòng yōuzhì mùcái zhìchéng de, fēicháng jiēshi.

This bow is made of high-quality wood and is very sturdy.

他姓弓,是我们班的新同学。

Tā xìng Gōng, shì wǒmen bān de xīn tóngxué.

His surname is Gong; he is a new classmate in our class.