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躬
gōng
Description
"躬"是一个比较书面、比较老的字，意思是自己亲自去做一件事。
"躬" is a somewhat formal and old character meaning to personally do something oneself.
你常在"事必躬亲"这样的词里看到它。
You often see it in words like "事必躬亲".
Meanings
躬gōng
personally; in person; oneself
他事事躬亲，不放心别人。
He personally handles everything and doesn't trust others.
躬gōng
to bow; bend the body
他躬身向老师行礼。
He bowed to the teacher in salute.
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Notes
- Nuance
mostly literary or fixed phrases; in speech people say 亲自 for "personally."
- Etymology
originally means "body," extended to "do in person" and "bend the body."
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