gòu
姤
meet; good, fine
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to meet; to encounter (same as 遘)
archaicArchaic usage found in pre-Qin classical texts, often referring to encounters with circumstances, events, or people. Frequently appears in the compound 中冓 (zhōng gòu), referring to the inner chambers or private quarters.
Zhōng中
gòu冓
zhī之
yán言
，
bù不
kě可
dào道
yě也
。
Words spoken in the inner chamber should not be divulged in public.
Gǔ古
zhě者
jūn君
chén臣
xiāng相
gòu冓
，
nǎi乃
néng能
chéng成
huà化
。
In ancient times, only when rulers and ministers could meet and understand each other could transformation be achieved.
adjective
good; fine; beautiful; virtuous
archaicExtremely rare in modern usage, appearing primarily in specific classical compounds denoting excellence or auspiciousness. Often used to describe virtue, fortune, or quality.
Tiān天
jiàng降
gòu冓
fú福
，
wéi维
jūn君
zǐ子
zhī之
guāng光
。
Heaven sends down beautiful fortune, which is the glory of the noble man.
Qí其
dé德
gòu冓
yǐ矣
，
yí宜
qí其
shì室
jiā家
。
Her virtue is excellent; she is fitting for her household.