罡

gāng
正 + 罒

Definitions

gāng stars of the Big Dipper that constitute the tail of the dipper

Etymology phono-semantic

net

Semantic: 罒 Phonetic: 正

About

罡 denotes the stars of the Big Dipper's handle and a strong, high-altitude wind, reflecting its deep ties to ancient Chinese astronomy and Daoist concepts of powerful natural forces. It is formed by 罒 (wǎng, 'net' or 'heavens') above 正 (zhèng, 'upright' or 'correct'), the latter infusing the character with connotations of righteous, potent energy. In mystical and martial arts, it came to signify a pure, unyielding invisible energy or aura. Thus, 罡 encompasses both specific northern celestial bodies and the righteous, invisible forces believed to flow through the cosmos.

Example Sentences Hide

天罡星很明亮。

Tiān gāng xīng hěn míngliàng.

The Tian Gang star is very bright.

他的名字叫李罡。

Tā de míngzi jiào Lǐ Gāng.

His name is Li Gang.

北斗七星中有天罡。

Běidǒu qī xīng zhōng yǒu tiān gāng.

There is Tian Gang in the Big Dipper.

天罡方位在古代很重要。

Tiān gāng fāngwèi zài gǔdài hěn zhòngyào.

The Tian Gang direction was very important in ancient times.

道士常常提到天罡星。

Dàoshì chángcháng tí dào tiān gāng xīng.

Taoist priests often mention the Tian Gang star.

根据传说，天罡星能辟邪。

Gēnjù chuánshuō, tiān gāng xīng néng bìxié.

According to legend, the Tian Gang star can ward off evil.

在风水学中，天罡位需谨慎处理。

Zài fēngshuǐ xué zhōng, tiān gāng wèi xū jǐnshèn chǔlǐ.

In feng shui, the Tian Gang position must be handled carefully.

天罡之气被认为具有强大的力量。

Tiān gāng zhī qì bèi rènwéi jùyǒu qiángdà de lìliàng.

The qi of Tian Gang is considered to have powerful strength.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

堽

Component: 正

政 证 整 征 症 怔 歪 焉 钲 証 佱 囸 昰 鉦

Component: 罒

罗 置 罪 罚 曼 罢 署 爵 罩 蜀 羁 罹 詈 篾

Example Words

天罡