Definitions

gùn (noun) stick; rod

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "棍" is constructed as a phono-semantic compound, combining the radical "木" to indicate its relation to wood and the component "昆" which primarily supplies phonetic value. Its original meaning centered on a wooden stick or rod, directly derived from its material component. This concrete sense later expanded metaphorically, allowing the term to be applied derogatorily to a person considered a rogue or worthless individual, thereby adding a figurative layer to its lexical function.

Example Sentences Hide

他捡起一根子。

Tā jiǎn qǐ yī gēn gùnzi.

He picked up a stick.

小狗咬着子跑。

Xiǎo gǒu yǎo zhe gùnzi pǎo.

The puppy runs with a stick in its mouth.

爷爷用子赶鸭子。

Yéye yòng gùnzi gǎn yāzi.

Grandpa drives ducks with a stick.

夏天我喜欢吃冰

Xiàtiān wǒ xǐhuan chī bīnggùn.

In summer, I like to eat ice pops.

孩子们用子搭帐篷。

Háizimen yòng gùnzi dā zhàngpeng.

The children set up a tent with sticks.

他拿子练习武术动作。

Tā ná gùnzi liànxí wǔshù dòngzuò.

He practices martial arts moves with a stick.

警察用棒控制人群。

Jǐngchá yòng gùnbàng kòngzhì rénqún.

The police use batons to control the crowd.

这根子是由坚硬木材制成的。

Zhè gēn gùnzi shì yóu jiānyìng mùcái zhìchéng de.

This stick is made from hard wood.