Chinese

gōngjù
Meaning: tool; instrument; means
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

工
具

Example sentences

Language is an important tool for human communication.
語言是溝通的工具。
语言是沟通的工具。
Language is a tool for communication.
老師正在示範如何正確使用這個工具。
老师正在示范如何正确使用这个工具。
The teacher is demonstrating how to use this tool correctly.
乘坐公共交通工具既環保又省錢。
乘坐公共交通工具既环保又省钱。
Taking public transportation is both environmentally friendly and economical.
這本詞典是學習中文很好的輔助工具。
这本词典是学习中文很好的辅助工具。
This dictionary is a very good auxiliary tool for learning Chinese.
駱駝是沙漠中的主要交通工具。
骆驼是沙漠中的主要交通工具。
Camels are the main means of transportation in the desert.
在古代,馬車是主要的交通工具。
在古代,马车是主要的交通工具。
In ancient times, horse-drawn carriages were the main tool of transportation.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical tools or abstract means to achieve a goal.

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