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

The character 罡 is deeply rooted in ancient Chinese astronomy and Daoist thought, referring either to the stars forming the handle of the Big Dipper or a powerful high-altitude wind. Structurally, it combines the semantic radical 罒 (wǎng), signifying a net or the heavens, with the component 正 (zhèng), meaning upright or correct. This composition reinforces its association with righteous and potent energy. In mystical and martial arts traditions, 罡 denotes a pure, unyielding invisible force or aura. Thus, the character encompasses both specific celestial bodies in the northern sky and the concept of righteous cosmic energy believed to permeate the universe.

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