罡 (gāng) - Gang — refers to the celestial net or & in Daoism, represents the patterns of the heavens

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gāng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

罡 · gāng

Gang — refers to the celestial net or the Big Dipper;

in Daoism, represents the patterns of the heavens;

used in names to suggest strength, righteousness, and celestial connection.

Gang — refers to the celestial net orin Daoism, represents the patterns of the heavensused in names to suggest strength, righteousness, and

Usage highlights

Celestial netSteps of YuGang windGang talismanGang starNorthern Dipper

Synonyms

  • 纲— main rope, guiding principle (similar sound, different meaning)
  • 刚— firm, strong (similar sound, different meaning)

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle (opposite of the strong, rigid connotation)
  • 弱— weak, feeble (opposite of the powerful connotation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Big Dipper is called the Northern Dipper (北斗罡).
  • He practices the Steps of Yu (禹步罡斗).
  • The celestial net pattern (天罡) is important in Daoist cosmology.
  • This talisman contains the Gang character (罡符).

Collocations

  • Celestial net(天罡)
  • Steps of Yu(禹步罡)
  • Gang wind(罡风)
  • Gang talisman(罡符)
  • Gang star(罡星)
  • Northern Dipper(北斗罡)

Idioms

  • The celestial net and earthly nets(天罡地煞)
  • Steps pacing the Gang(步罡踏斗)
  • Gang wind sweeping the earth(罡风扫荡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese astronomy and Daoism, Gang refers to the celestial patterns, particularly the Big Dipper constellation.
  • The Steps of Yu or 'Pacing the Gang' is a ritual dance mimicking the stars' movement to harness celestial power.
  • In folk religion, Gang represents righteous energy that can ward off evil spirits.

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