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The character 龚 functions almost exclusively as a surname today, but its structure reveals its original purpose. In its traditional form, 龔, it is a phono-semantic compound: the upper component 龍 (dragon) provides the meaning, while the lower component 共 (together, to share) supplies the phonetic cue "gōng". Its earliest sense was to supply, provide, or reverently present offerings, often in ceremonial contexts. Over time, this verbal meaning became obsolete, replaced by characters like 供, leaving 龚 primarily as a family name denoting a specific lineage.
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龚先生今天来了。
龚小姐喜欢唱歌。
龚老师在学校教书。
龚经理安排了会议。
龚同学和我一起学习。
尊敬的龚教授发表了演讲。
龚医生不仅治病，还关心病人。
龚工程师的设计方案获得了国际奖项。