How to Write 鞲
The character 鞲 (gōu) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 革 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
鞲 is pronounced gōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means leather armguard; piston.
Common Words with 鞲
鞲鞴
gōu bèi
piston
鞲袖
gōu xiù
leather sleeve; armguard
鞲鹰
gōu yīng
to hold a hawk on the arm (with a leather guard)
Example Sentences
鞲鞴是机器的重要零件。
gōu bèi shì jī qì de zhòng yào líng jiàn
The piston is an important part of the machine.
他戴着皮制的鞲袖。
tā dài zhe pí zhì de gōu xiù
He is wearing leather armguards.
他在手臂上鞲鹰。
tā zài shǒu bì shàng gōu yīng
He has a falcon perched on his arm guard.
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