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Translation

gōng = gu + (e)ng1: a bow (weapon) / CL:張|张[zhang1] / to bend / to arch (one's back etc)

Mnemonic

Mnemonic symbol: this character just looks like a composite bow.

Gitta Giraffe (gu) is shooting arrows with a composite bow (弓) in front of the engine ((e)ng1).

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Comments

I just LOVE how ridiculous this AI image turned out! This was my first try (usually it takes me a couple tries to generate a good image) and I was laughing SO hard when it came out and instantly decided to keep it. Love it.

Matthias, about 2 years ago (edited about 2 years ago)

弓 character breakdown

Characters with 弓 as component

yǐn = y + (e)n3
to draw (e.g. a bow) / to pull / to stretch sth / to extend / to lengthen / to involve or implicate in / to attract / to lead / to guide / to leave / to provide evidence or justification for / old unit of distance equal to 10 丈[zhang4], one-thirtieth of a km or 33.33 meters
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wān = w + an1
to bend / bent / a bend / a turn (in the road etc) / CL:道[dao4]
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wān = w + an1
to bend / bent / a bend; a turn (in a road etc) / CL:道[dao4]
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Words with 弓

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bow and arrow
catapult / slingshot
circular segment
Sentences with 弓
弓 currently does not appear in any sentence.

Prompt snippets

The composite bow is constructed from layers of horn, wood, and sinew bound with animal glue, featuring a recurved shape with deep, symmetrical notches at the tips. Its surface is wrapped in textured, weathered leather grip sections and intricate, dark cord bindings that secure the tension-stressed limbs.

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