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CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- gong1
- English meanings
- surname Gong, a bow (weapon), CL:張|张[zhang1], to bend, to arch (one's back etc)
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Single-component character
弓 is learned as a whole in this component guide. Recognize its complete shape rather than splitting it into smaller components.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
feed
fair
totally
skill
palace
work; worker
consolidate
respectful; polite
arched
attack
tribute; contribute
bow; personally
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