How to Write 弓
The character 弓 (gōng) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
弓 is pronounced gōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means bow (for archery).
Common Words with 弓
弹弓
dàn gōng
Slingshot
弓箭
gōng jiàn
bow and arrow
拉弓
lā gōng
To draw a bow
Example Sentences
小孩子在玩弹弓。
xiǎo hái zi zài wán dàn gōng
The child is playing with a slingshot.
他学会了使用弓箭。
tā xué huì le shǐ yòng gōng jiàn
He learned how to use a bow and arrow.
他用力拉弓射箭。
tā yòng lì lā gōng shè jiàn
He pulled the bow hard to shoot an arrow.
Practice Writing 弓 (gōng)
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