Chinese words pronounced gǒng (3rd tone) gong in any tone, all 23 words 6 words. 拱(gǒng) to cup one's hands in salute 汞(gǒng) mercury 巩(gǒng) to fix in place 栱(gǒng) post 珙(gǒng) (gem) 廾(gǒng) hands joined 6 words. 拱(gǒng) to cup one's hands in salute 汞(gǒng) mercury 鞏(gǒng) to fix in place 栱(gǒng) post 珙(gǒng) (gem) 廾(gǒng) hands joined