(gōng) — (bound form) to bow, to bend forward (the body); (bound form) personally, oneself

Definition

Literary bound form meaning 'to bend forward' (as in 躬身) or 'personally' (as in 躬行). It only appears as part of set phrases — not used alone.

bound form
to bowto bend forward (the body)personallyoneself

Examples

  • Tā xiàng lǎo shī jū le yí gè gōng.
    He bowed to the teacher.
  • Tā gōng shēn xíng lǐ.
    He bowed and paid his respects.
  • Tā gōng xíng shí jiàn.
    He practiced what he preached personally.

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