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周公

Zhōu gōng

2-character word

What 周公 means

1. Duke of Zhou (11th c. BC), son of King Wen of Zhou {周文王|Zhōu Wén wáng}, played an important role as regent in founding the Western Zhou {西周|Xī Zhōu}, and is also known as the "God of Dreams"

The characters in 周公

• 周zhōuto make a circuit; to circle; circle
• 公gōngpublic; collectively owned; common

Example sentences

• 本周公园樱花盛开。
  This week the cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom.