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公
gōng
Description
“公”这个字有很多意思，可以指公共的、大家的东西，也可以指男的动物。
The character "公" has many meanings; it can refer to something public or belonging to everyone, and it can also mean a male animal.
以前人们也用“公”来客气地叫年纪大的男人。
In the past, people also used "公" politely to address older men.
Meanings
公gōng
public; common; shared by all
请不要在公车上大声说话。
Please don't speak loudly on the bus.
公gōng
male (of animals)
这只公鸡每天早上叫。
This rooster crows every morning.
公gōng
fair; just; impartial
老师对每个学生都很公平。
The teacher is fair to every student.
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Notes
- Nuance
公 as "male" is used for animals; 母 is its opposite (female).
- Etymology
appears in many compounds like 公司, 公园, 公里 where it means public/shared.
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