股 (gǔ) - thigh & share, stock

股Tone 3

gǔ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 月

枫惠

股 · gǔ

thigh;

share, stock;

strand, section;

one of several equal parts

thighshare, stockstrand, section

Usage highlights

stockthighshareholderdividendstock marketstrand of rope

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 债— debt (as opposed to equity)
  • 整体— whole (as opposed to part)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bought some company stock (股票).
  • She pulled a muscle in her thigh (大腿股).
  • Divide the rope into three strands (三股绳子).
  • This is a shareholder meeting (股东大会).

Collocations

  • stock(股票)
  • thigh(大腿股)
  • shareholder(股东)
  • dividend(股息)
  • stock market(股市)
  • strand of rope(一股绳子)

Idioms

  • To have a share in something(占有一股份)
  • To be caught in a dilemma(腹背受敌，股肱之臣)
  • A strand of strength(一股力量)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the thigh in ancient texts, later extended to mean 'branch' or 'section'.
  • In modern finance, 股 specifically denotes shares or stocks in business contexts.
  • The character combines the 'flesh' radical (月) with 殳 (weapon), suggesting a strong supporting limb.

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