gong1綱纲
Jyutpinggong1
Yalegōng
Definition
The key or essential part of something, such as an outline, principle, or program.
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the guiding principles or the core framework of a system or argument. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in casual speech, appearing most frequently in compound words like 大綱 or 綱領. When used alone, it often implies a lack of logical flow or essential direction in someone's thinking.
Examples
This proposal is written very messily and lacks any structure.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鋼, which refers to steel. They share the same sound but have completely different meanings and radicals.
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Grammar guides
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