柧 (gū) - Corner & angle

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gū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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柧 · gū

Corner;

angle;

edge;

also refers to a carpenter's square or a horn-shaped object.

Cornerangleedge

Usage highlights

Carpenter's squareSharp angleHornGeometric angleBuilding cornerAngle measurement

Synonyms

  • 角— angle; corner
  • 棱— edge; corner
  • 觚— horn-shaped vessel

Antonyms

  • 圆— circle; round
  • 弧— arc; curve

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter used a square to measure the angle (柧角).
  • The ancient text mentioned a horn-shaped drinking vessel (柧觚).
  • The building has sharp corners (柧棱).
  • He studied the geometric angles (几何柧).

Collocations

  • Carpenter's square(柧尺)
  • Sharp angle(柧角)
  • Horn-shaped vessel(柧觚)
  • Geometric angle(几何柧)
  • Building corner(柧棱)
  • Angle measurement(柧度)

Idioms

  • Square and compass(规矩柧矩)
  • Sharp edges and corners(柧棱角角)
  • Measured with precision(柧度精密)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a carpenter's square used in woodworking and construction.
  • In ancient times, also denoted horn-shaped ritual vessels or drinking cups.
  • Represents precision, measurement, and geometric principles in traditional crafts.

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