gòu

彀

Character · Verb · Adjective/verb

draw a bow to the full; same as 'enough'

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to draw a bow to the full extent

literary

A classical, literary term specifically for archery. The related term '入彀' means to enter the range of an arrow, metaphorically referring to falling into a scheme.

Jiāng将
jūn军
gòu彀
gōng弓
ér而
shè射
 。

The general drew his bow to the full and shot.

Shàn善
shè射
zhě者
bì必
xiān先
néng能
gòu彀
qí其
gōng弓
 。

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

2.

adjective/verb

enough; sufficient

archaic

A literary variant of the modern character 够. Extremely rare in modern usage, seen mainly in classical texts.

Qián钱
huò货
yǐ已
gòu彀
 。

The money and goods are sufficient.

Cǐ此
shuǐ水
zú足
yǐ以
gòu彀
yǐn饮
 。

This water is enough to drink.