(gōng) - Gong — a character used primarily in personal

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gōng | 13 strokes | radical:

· gōng

Gong — a character used primarily in personal names, especially associated with the Chinese philosopher Li Gong (李塨), a prominent Confucian scholar of the Qing dynasty.

Gong — a character used primarily in personal

Usage highlights

Li GongGong's teachingsGong schoolConfucian scholar Gong
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The philosopher Li Gong (李塨) was an important Confucian thinker.
  • This character appears mainly in historical names (historical names like 塨).
  • Some modern parents use it in naming for its scholarly connection (scholarly name 塨).

Collocations

  • Li Gong(李塨)
  • Gong's teachings(塨的学说)
  • Gong school(塨学派)
  • Confucian scholar Gong(儒家学者塨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Strongly associated with Li Gong (1659–1733), a major figure in the Yan-Li school of Confucianism.
  • Represents a connection to practical Confucian learning and philosophical tradition.
  • Rare in modern usage outside of historical reference or deliberate scholarly naming.

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