拱 Stroke Order — How to Write 拱
拱 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
拱 Radical and Character Components
拱 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 共 indicates the sound.
Radical: 扌 + 6 more strokes
拱 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gǒng
Meanings of 拱 in Chinese
1
gǒng拱
To cup one's hands and raise them in front as a gesture of respect, similar to a bow.
他向师傅拱手告别。
He cupped his hands and bowed to his master to say goodbye.
To cup one's hands; to hold with both hands, often as a gesture of respect or to embrace something.
他拱手向老师问好。
He cupped his hands in a traditional greeting to his teacher.
To surround, guard, or protect something, often in a curved or arch-like manner.
群山拱卫着这座古老的寺庙，使其免受风雨侵蚀
The surrounding mountains guard this ancient temple, protecting it from erosion by wind and rain.
To arch, to curve or form an arch; to hunch.
穿过拱门，我们来到了一个美丽的花园。
Passing through the archway, we arrived at a beautiful garden.
To push upwards or forwards; to bud (as sprouts); to tunnel (as worms).
春天来了，小草开始拱出地面。
Spring has arrived, and the small blades of grass are starting to push their way out of the ground.
Common Words and Phrases with 拱
1
An arch dam is a type of dam that is curved upstream in a horizontal arch shape, constructed in a canyon or valley, where the water pressure is transferred to the valley walls.
这座拱坝的设计巧妙地利用了峡谷的自然地形，有效地抵御了水压。
The design of this arch dam cleverly utilizes the natural terrain of the canyon to effectively resist water pressure.
2
To encircle or embrace.
这个古老的村庄被郁郁葱葱的山峦拱抱，风景如画。
This ancient village is embraced by lush mountains, forming a picturesque landscape.
3
a large jade disc, generally referring to a treasured or precious item.
这本由著名学者亲笔批注的古籍，被图书馆视为镇馆之宝、无价的拱璧。
This ancient book, personally annotated by a famous scholar, is regarded by the library as its most prized possession and an invaluable treasure.
4
A vaulted ceiling or a curved roof.
大厅的拱顶上绘有精美的壁画，讲述着古老的故事。
The vault of the hall is adorned with exquisite frescoes, telling ancient stories.
5
A slight convexity, arch, or curvature (as of a beam, deck, or road).
这条道路的拱度设计有助于雨水向两侧流淌，保持路面干燥。
The camber design of this road helps rainwater flow to the sides, keeping the road surface dry.
6
Arch height, referring to the vertical distance between the main spring leaf and the center line of the spring eye in a steel plate spring.
工程师们正在测量卡车钢板弹簧的拱高，以确保其符合设计规格。
Engineers are measuring the camber of the truck's leaf springs to ensure they meet design specifications.
7
A spandrel, which is the roughly triangular space or panel between the curve of an arch and the straight lines that enclose it, often decorative in architecture.
这座古桥的拱肩雕刻着精美的图案，彰显了古代工匠的卓越技艺。
The spandrels of this ancient bridge are carved with exquisite patterns, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
8
Triforium; a gallery or open passage above the side aisle of a church, typically between the nave arcade and the clerestory.
阳光透过教堂高耸的拱廊窗户，洒落在古老的石地板上
Sunlight streamed through the high arcade windows of the church, falling upon the ancient stone floor.
9
An arched door or gateway, typically having a curved top.
穿过公园的石拱门，我们看到了一片盛开的玫瑰园。
Passing through the stone archway of the park, we saw a blooming rose garden.
10
An arch bridge is a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch.
这座古老的拱桥横跨河流，连接了两岸的村庄。
This ancient arch bridge spans the river, connecting the villages on both banks.
11
An arch; the curved or arc-shaped part of an architectural structure.
这座古老的桥梁以其精美的石制拱券而闻名。
This ancient bridge is famous for its exquisite stone arches.
12
to make an obeisance by cupping one hand in the other before the chest
为了表示对这位德高望重的老前辈的敬意，晚辈们都拱手行礼。
To show respect for this highly esteemed elder, the younger generation all bowed with cupped hands.
13
to surround and protect
周围的高山和茂密的森林拱卫着这座宁静的小村庄。
The surrounding high mountains and dense forests guard this peaceful small village.
More words with 拱
- dóu斗gǒng拱bracket set, dougong
- yǎng仰gǒng拱inverted arch
- chuí垂gǒng拱Rule effortlessly, Govern by non-action
- jiān尖gǒng拱pointed arch
- lián连gǒng拱Arcading
- jiǎ假gǒng拱Corbel arch, False arch
- jiān肩gǒng拱Acromial arch, Shoulder arch
- liàng亮gǒng拱Bright arch
- shēn深gǒng拱Deep arch
- xié斜gǒng拱pendentive, squinch
- gǒng拱xíng形arch shape, arched
- gǒng拱chū出to push out, to bulge out
- shí石gǒng拱mén门stone arch, stone archway
- gǒng拱xíng形jié结gòu构arch structure, arched structure
- gǒng拱yuè玥Arched Pearl, Crescent Pearl
- shí石gǒng拱qiáo桥stone arch bridge
- gǒng拱bào抱zhù住Embrace tightly, Encircle
- góng拱shǒu手zuò作yī揖To salute with clasped hands, To bow with clasped hands
- mù木gǒng拱qiáo桥wooden arch bridge, timber arch bridge
- dóu斗gǒng拱jié结gòu构Dougong bracket system, Dougong
Idioms with 拱
- gǒng拱shǒu手ér而xiáng降surrender submissively
- gǒng拱shǒu手ràng让rén人meekly hand over to others
- dǎ打gǒng拱zuò作yī揖bow with clasped hands
- qī七gǒng拱bā八qiào翘disharmonious or uneasy
- zhòng众xīng星gǒng拱běi北many people gather around a respected leader
- gǒng拱jiān肩suō缩bèi背hunched shoulders and a stooped back
- gǒng拱shǒu手dī低méi眉to show extreme respect and submission
- gǒng拱shǒu手ér而qǔ取obtain something effortlessly
- gǒng拱shǒu手jiā加é额express profound respect and warm congratulations
- gǒng拱shǒu手tīng听mìng命respectfully submit to orders
- gǒng拱yī揖zhǐ指huī挥direct with graceful composure
- gǒng拱yī揖zhǐ指huī麾Command with composed grace and effortless authority
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Open the tool →Questions about 拱
What does 拱 mean in Chinese?
拱 (gǒng) means “To cup one's hands” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 拱?
拱 is pronounced gǒng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 拱 have?
拱 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 拱?
拱 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 拱?
The radical of 拱 is 扌, and 拱 is a phono-semantic compound.
