(gōu) - Gou — a surname & also refers to a scabbard or sword hanger

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gōu | 15 strokes | radical:

· gōu

Gou — a surname;

also refers to a scabbard or sword hanger;

historically associated with Gou Mountain.

Gou — a surnamealso refers to a scabbard or sword hangerhistorically associated with Gou Mountain.

Usage highlights

Gou surnameGou MountainGou familysword scabbardGou regionGou's sword

Synonyms

  • scabbard, sheath

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Gou (緱先生).
  • The sword's scabbard (緱) was beautifully decorated.
  • Gou Mountain (緱氏山) is a historical location.
  • The Gou family (緱家) has a long history.

Collocations

  • Gou surname(緱姓)
  • Gou Mountain(緱氏山)
  • Gou family(緱家)
  • sword scabbard(劍緱)
  • Gou region(緱氏)
  • Gou's sword(緱劍)

Idioms

  • Gou's Mountain(緱氏山)
  • Gou's sword hanger(緱劍之緱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 緱 is primarily known as a Chinese surname with historical roots.
  • The character originally referred to a scabbard or sword hanger in ancient times.
  • Gou Mountain (緱氏山) in Henan province is associated with this character historically.

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