gòu

archaic
literary

Meaning of

彀 means to draw a bow to the full extent; enough; sufficient. Pronounced gòu.

  • to draw a bow to the full extent
  • enough; sufficient

Character Info

Radical
Strokes5

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Jiāng
jūn
gòu
gōng
ér
shè
 

The general drew his bow to the full and shot.

Shàn
shè
zhě
xiān
néng
gòu
gōng
 

A skilled archer must first be able to fully draw the bow.