n. (Hira=ゆみ) bow, weapon from which arrows are shot

n. (Trad=弓, Pinyin=gong1) bow

n. (Simp=弓, Pinyin=gong1) bow

[宮] a palace

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[弓] a bow

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[窮] exhaustion; being used up; poverty; being driven to the wall

jing1 gong1 zhi1 niao3
A bird frightened by the sound of a bowstring.
Referring to someone who is easily frightened because of previous bad experiences.

bei1 gong1 she2 ying3
Mistaking the bow's shadow in the cup for a snake.
Said of unfounded suspicion and imaginary fears. Being afraid of shadows.

niao3 jin4 gong1 cang2
Hiding the bow when all birds are killed.
Said of someone who, after accomplishing success, abandons or kills those who have rendered service to him.