岗 (gǎng) - hillock & mound
岗 · gǎng
hillock;
mound;
ridge;
sentry post;
guard post;
position;
job post
hillockmoundridge
Usage highlights
job positionsentry postguard dutyhillocksecurity postduty station
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The soldier stood guard at his post (岗哨).
- We climbed up the small hill (山岗).
- She applied for a new job position (工作岗位).
- The security guard was on duty (保安在岗).
Collocations
- job position(岗位)
- sentry post(岗哨)
- guard duty(岗勤)
- hillock(山岗)
- security post(保安岗)
- duty station(岗亭)
Idioms
- Stand firm at one's post(坚守岗位)
- Take up a position(上岗)
- Leave one's post(离岗)
- Peak after peak(岗岗相连)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to small hills or ridges, later extended to military and security posts situated on high ground.
- In modern usage, commonly refers to job positions and work posts in various professional contexts.
- The character reflects the Chinese cultural emphasis on duty and responsibility at one's assigned post.