Definitions

Gōng (noun) common Chinese surname

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "龚" finds its origin in the traditional form "龔", which structurally integrates the component "龍", representing dragon, with "共", denoting togetherness or sharing, initially conveying a sense of reverence or respectful conduct. Over time, its semantic focus shifted from reverence to the act of providing or supplying, a transition likely influenced by the communal and distributive connotations associated with the "共" element. The simplified iteration "龚" retains the foundational "共" while replacing the complex "龍" with the streamlined "龙", thus maintaining the character's phonetic lineage and core meanings through a modified graphical representation. This progression highlights how the character's application solidified around notions of provision and its enduring function as a surname within Chinese linguistic tradition.

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Bronze Late Western Zhou (~800 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
Traditional Modern
Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

先生今天来了。

Gōng xiānsheng jīntiān lái le.

Mr. Gong came today.

小姐喜欢唱歌。

Gōng xiǎojiě xǐhuān chànggē.

Miss Gong likes singing.

老师在学校教书。

Gōng lǎoshī zài xuéxiào jiāoshū.

Teacher Gong teaches at school.

经理安排了会议。

Gōng jīnglǐ ānpái le huìyì.

Manager Gong arranged a meeting.

同学和我一起学习。

Gōng tóngxué hé wǒ yīqǐ xuéxí.

Classmate Gong studies with me.

尊敬的教授发表了演讲。

Zūnjìng de Gōng jiàoshòu fābiǎo le yǎnjiǎng.

The respected Professor Gong delivered a speech.

医生不仅治病,还关心病人。

Gōng yīshēng bùjǐn zhìbìng, hái guānxīn bìngrén.

Dr. Gong not only treats illnesses but also cares for patients.

工程师的设计方案获得了国际奖项。

Gōng gōngchéngshī de shèjì fāng'àn huòdé le guójì jiǎngxiàng.

Engineer Gong's design plan won an international award.