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弓

gōngHSK 7

弓 (gōng) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishbow

    • EX
      他手里拿着一把弓，背上背着几支箭。

      He was holding a bow in his hand and carrying several arrows on his back.

    • EX
      练习射箭需要很强的臂力才能把弓拉开。

      Archery requires strong arms to draw the bow.

2

verb 动

  1. Englishto arch; to bend

    • EX
      为了穿过那个矮小的山洞，他不得不弓着腰走过去。

      To get through the low cave, he had to bend at the waist as he walked.

    • EX
      那只猫看到生人，立刻弓起背，做出了防备的姿势。

      When the cat saw a stranger, it immediately arched its back defensively.