廾
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: hands joined
💡 Imagine two hands cupped together, like holding an offering.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
廾 (gǒng) is a rare character meaning 'hands joined' or 'two hands together'. It originates from a pictograph of two hands side by side. As a radical, it appears in characters like 开 (open) and 弄 (play/do), symbolizing cooperative action. Unlike the Western handshake for greeting, 廾 emphasizes unity or offering, often in ritual contexts.
Example Sentences
Common Compounds
Similar Characters — Don't Mix These Up
Your First Step into Chinese Culture: Get a Chinese Name
Every journey into Chinese begins with a name. Use our free Chinese name generator to create a meaningful, personalized Chinese name that fits you perfectly.
Get My Chinese Name →
0