工具
gōngjù
tool
Part of speech · noun
Pattern visualization
no decomposition available
Examples
- 语言是交流的工具。Language is a tool for communication.
- 修理需要专门的工具。Repairs require specialized tools.
Collocations
交通工具生产工具工具书使用工具
Mnemonic
工 gōng "work" + 具 jù "implement": implements for work = tool. Same 具 as in 家具 (furniture); extends to abstract "means."
Related
家具工具书手段具
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What does 交通工具 mean?