Chinese

gōng
Meaning: public; official; fair; male
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

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Handwriting

公

Example sentences

This is a public matter, not a private one.
他在公眾場合表現得非常大方。
他在公众场合表现得非常大方。
He behaved very generously in public settings.
我們在公園散步。
我们在公园散步。
We are taking a walk in the park.
他公而忘私的精神受到了大家的讚許。
他公而忘私的精神受到了大家的赞许。
His selfless spirit was praised by everyone.

Usage Notes

Refers to things related to the state, collective, or public, as opposed to '私' (private).

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