Word: 拱 (gǒng) 拱 dictionary entry gǒng to cup one's hands in salute; to surround; to arch; to dig earth with the snout; arched Full dictionary entry for 拱 Example sentences using 拱 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 四周群山拱着这座小城。 Sìzhōu qúnshān gǒngzhe zhè zuò xiǎochéng. Mountains surround this little town on all sides. 猫生气时会把背拱起来。 Māo shēngqì shí huì bǎ bèi gǒng qǐlai. A cat arches its back when it is angry.