櫜
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Meaning: weapon case
💡 Think 'gow' like 'go' into a case for your weapon.
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Character Story & Explanation
櫜 (gāo) is a classical Chinese character meaning 'weapon case' or 'quiver for arrows', often used in ancient military contexts. It appears in idioms like '櫜弓卧鼓' (bow in case, drum laid down), symbolizing peace after victory. Culturally, it parallels the Western 'scabbard' or 'quiver', but with a stronger literary and ceremonial nuance.
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