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The Chinese character 公 (gōng) stands for being fair or just and also describes what is public or common to all people. It is used to refer to a duke or lord. Epoch Times
The Chinese character 公 (gōng) as an adjective stands for being fair, just, equitable, or impartial, and also describes what is public or common to all people.
As a noun, it is used to refer to a duke or lord, the male gender of various animals, or a gentleman, sir, husband, or father-in-law.
