躳 (gōng) - Body — refers to the physical body or & also used in classical Chinese to mean oneself

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gōng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

躳 · gōng

Body — refers to the physical body or trunk of a person;

also used in classical Chinese to mean oneself or personally.

Body — refers to the physical body oralso used in classical Chinese to mean oneself

Usage highlights

BodyPersonallyPhysical bodyBend the bodyPersonally practiceDirect involvement

Synonyms

  • 身— body, oneself
  • 体— body, physical form
  • 躬— body, personally (modern variant)

Antonyms

  • 心— heart, mind (as opposed to body)
  • 神— spirit, deity (as opposed to physical form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bowed his body (躳身).
  • The ruler personally inspected (躳自视察).
  • In classical texts, it means 'personally' or 'in person' (躳行).

Collocations

  • Body(躳身)
  • Personally(躳自)
  • Physical body(躳体)
  • Bend the body(躳腰)
  • Personally practice(躳行)
  • Direct involvement(躳临)

Idioms

  • Personally practice what one preaches(躳行实践)
  • Bend the body in respect(躳身致敬)
  • Direct personal involvement(躳临其境)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 躳 is a classical character primarily found in historical texts and formal writings.
  • It emphasizes personal involvement and physical presence, often used in contexts of respect and direct action.
  • In modern usage, it is largely replaced by 躬, but retains its classical and formal connotations.

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