公 Stroke Order — How to Write 公
公 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 八, 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.
公 Radical and Character Components
公 is an ideographic compound. To divide 八 what is private 厶.
Radical: 八 + 2 more strokes
公 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gōng
Meanings of 公 in Chinese
1
gōng公
Impartial, selfless, for the common good; just, fair, public-spirited.
他处理事情总是很公正
He always handles matters impartially.
Relating to everyone or everything; common or public.
公交车是城市里最常见的交通工具之一
Public buses are one of the most common modes of transportation in the city.
Refers to something public, common, or shared by a community or society; concerning the general public.
这个公园是公共财产，大家要爱护。
This park is public property; everyone should take good care of it.
To make known to the public; public, open, open to all.
公司决定向员工公开年度财务报告。
The company decided to make the annual financial report public to its employees.
Refers to a noble title or position, such as "prince" (公子) or "princess" (公主) in feudal systems.
小公主喜欢在花园里玩耍。
The little princess likes to play in the garden.
An honorific for men, used to show respect, similar to 'sir' or 'gentleman' in formal or historical contexts.
诸公请坐。
Gentlemen, please be seated.
Male (referring to animals or in pairs like 'male/female')
这只公鸡早上叫得特别响亮。
This rooster crows exceptionally loudly in the morning.
A respectful address for elders, such as father-in-law (gōnggong) or maternal grandfather (wàigōng).
我的外公很喜欢给我讲故事。
My maternal grandfather loves telling me stories.
Common Words and Phrases with 公
1
Public security, often referring to the police or public security bureau in China.
加强社区巡逻有助于保障地方的公安。
Strengthening community patrols helps ensure local public security.
2
A complicated or difficult legal case; a dispute or strange event.
这桩历史公案的真相，直到近期才得以揭示
The truth behind this historical case was only revealed recently.
3
An official report or bulletin, often issued by an authoritative body.
本次国际学术会议发布了最终公报，详细阐述了未来合作的重点
The international academic conference issued its final communique, detailing key areas for future cooperation.
4
to avenge a personal wrong in the name of public interests
这位经理因为过去的私怨，总是公报私仇，给小王安排最难的工作。
This manager, harboring a personal grudge, always uses his official position to get revenge, assigning the most difficult tasks to Xiao Wang.
5
To announce, publish, or make public officially.
学校公布了这次艺术比赛的获奖名单。
The school announced the list of winners for this art competition.
6
A public toilet, restroom, or comfort station.
这个公园的公厕很干净，很方便大家使用。
The public toilets in this park are very clean and convenient for everyone to use.
7
An official errand or duty; also, an official trip or mission.
我去图书馆办了一趟公差，找了一些资料
I went to the library on official business to find some materials.
8
9
Nominal, referring to a stated or specified value, such as for machine performance or dimensions.
这种管道的公称直径是50毫米，但实际测量可能会略有偏差。
The nominal diameter of this pipe is 50 millimeters, but the actual measurement may have a slight deviation.
10
11
A male animal kept for breeding; a stud.
农场里饲养着几头健壮的公畜，它们是改良牲畜品种的关键。
The farm keeps several strong breeding males, which are key to improving livestock breeds.
12
Justice and fairness; impartial and reasonable principles or treatment.
大家觉得他处理事情很公道。
Everyone thinks he handles matters very fairly.
13
Social morality or public ethics, referring to behavior that benefits the community, such as not damaging public property.
我们每个人都应该培养公德意识，共同维护社区的整洁和秩序。
We should all cultivate a sense of public morality to collectively maintain the cleanliness and order of our community.
14
public enemy
那个总是随地乱扔垃圾的人，渐渐成了社区里的公敌
That person who always litters indiscriminately gradually became the public enemy in the community.
More words with 公
- bàn办gōng公handle official business
- ā阿gōng公Grandfather, Grandpa
- bǐng秉gōng公to act justly and impartially
- ēn恩gōng公Benefactor, Savior
- guī归gōng公turn over to the public, turn over to the state
- jī鸡gōng公cock; rooster
- shāo艄gōng公boatman, ferryman
- shī师gōng公Grandmaster, Reverend
- tài太gōng公great-grandfather, great-grandpa
- yù寓gōng公wealthy resident gentleman, retired wealthy person living away from home
- bàn办gōng公zhuō桌desk
- fèng奉gōng公devoted to official duties, public service
- wáng王gōng公prince and duke, nobility
- zǐ子gōng公sī司subsidiary, subsidiary company
- méi湄gōng公hé河Mekong River
- pú蒲gōng公yīng英dandelion
- qū区gōng公suǒ所District Office
- bàn办gōng公shì室office
- chōng充gōng公confiscate, forfeit
- kuà跨guó国gōng公sī司Multinational corporation, Transnational corporation
Idioms with 公
- gōng公bù不lí离pó婆Husband and wife are inseparable
- gōng公chē车shàng上shū书scholars collectively petitioning the government
- gōng公dào道hé合lǐ理fair and reasonable
- gōng公ér而wàng忘sī私selfless devotion to public good
- gōng公mǎi买gōng公mài卖fair buying and selling
- gōng公píng平hé合lǐ理fair and reasonable
- gōng公píng平jiāo交yì易fair and honest business transaction
- gōng公píng平wú无sī私impartial and selfless
- gōng公píng平zhèng正zhí直fair, just, and upright
- gōng公shì事gōng公bàn办handle official business impartially
- gōng公sī私fēn分míng明distinguish public from private interests
- gōng公sī私jiān兼gù顾balance public and private interests
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Open the tool →Questions about 公
What does 公 mean in Chinese?
公 (gōng) means “To make known to the public” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 公?
公 is pronounced gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 公 have?
公 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 公?
公 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 八. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 公?
The radical of 公 is 八, and 公 is an ideographic compound.