(gōng) - Grand, magnificent & used in names to convey brilliance or grandeur.

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gōng | 8 strokes | radical: 亻

· gōng

Grand, magnificent;

used in names to convey brilliance or grandeur.

Grand, magnificentused in names to convey brilliance or grandeur.

Usage highlights

侊大侊明侊伟侊宴侊亮侊华

Synonyms

  • light, brightness
  • grand, magnificent
  • 广wide, extensive

Antonyms

  • small, tiny
  • dark, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His name 侊伟 (Gōng Wěi) means 'grand and great'.
  • The ancient text describes a 侊宴 (gōng yàn) — a magnificent banquet.
  • She chose 侊 for its meaning of brilliance (侊亮 gōng liàng).

Collocations

  • 侊大 (gōng dà) — grand, magnificent
  • 侊明 (gōng míng) — bright, brilliant
  • 侊伟 (gōng wěi) — grand and great
  • 侊宴 (gōng yàn) — magnificent banquet
  • 侊亮 (gōng liàng) — brilliant, shining
  • 侊华 (gōng huá) — splendid, magnificent

Idioms

  • Not a common idiom character; typically found in classical texts and names.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing grandeur and magnificence.
  • Used in given names to convey aspirations for brilliance and success.
  • Rare in modern usage but valued in naming for its classical elegance.

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