(gōu) - Gou — a surname of Chinese origin & also refers to the sheath or scabbard of

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gōu | 12 strokes | radical:

· gōu

Gou — a surname of Chinese origin;

also refers to the sheath or scabbard of a sword.

Gou — a surname of Chinese originalso refers to the sheath or scabbard of

Usage highlights

Surname GouGou familySword sheathMr. GouGou as a surnameAncient Gou

Synonyms

  • scabbard, sheath
  • cover, sheath

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Gou (缑先生).
  • The sword sheath (缑) was beautifully decorated.
  • Gou is a rare surname (缑姓) in China.
  • The Gou family (缑家) has a long history.

Collocations

  • Surname Gou(缑姓)
  • Gou family(缑家)
  • Sword sheath(剑缑)
  • Mr. Gou(缑先生)
  • Gou as a surname(姓缑)
  • Ancient Gou(古缑)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a surname with historical origins dating back to ancient China.
  • The character originally referred to the decorative wrapping on sword handles or scabbards.
  • As a surname, it is relatively rare in modern China but has historical significance.

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