矼 (gāng) - A stone bridge & a stone pier

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gāng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 石

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矼 · gāng

A stone bridge;

a stone pier;

firm, solid, or honest (in some contexts).

A stone bridgea stone pierfirm, solid, or honest (in some contexts).

Usage highlights

Stone bridgeStone pierHonest and straightforwardFirm characterStone path

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They crossed the stone bridge (石矼).
  • The path was paved with stone (石矼道).
  • He is known for his honest character (性行矼直).

Collocations

  • Stone bridge(石矼)
  • Stone pier(矼岸)
  • Honest and straightforward(矼直)
  • Firm character(行己有矼)
  • Stone path(矼道)

Idioms

  • Firm and resolute(行己有矼)
  • Honest and straightforward(性行矼直)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to stone bridges or piers in ancient texts.
  • Extended meaning of 'firm' or 'honest' derived from the solid, reliable nature of stone structures.

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