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-====== gōngjù: 工具 - Tool, Instrument, Means ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** gōngjù, 工具, Chinese word for tool, instrument in Chinese, means to an end, tool person, gōngjùrén, learning Chinese, Chinese vocabulary, HSK 3 words, Chinese slang +
-  * **Summary:** Discover the meaning of **工具 (gōngjù)**, the essential Chinese word for "tool." This guide explores its use for everything from physical hammers and software applications to its powerful metaphorical meaning as a "means" to an end. We'll dive deep into the modern cultural slang term "工具人 (gōngjùrén)," or "tool person," to understand contemporary Chinese social dynamics and provide practical examples for beginner learners. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** gōngjù +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 3 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A device, implement, or means used to carry out a particular function or achieve a goal. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** At its heart, **工具 (gōngjù)** is the word you use for any kind of tool. Think of a toolbox—every hammer, screwdriver, and wrench is a `工具`. In the digital age, this has expanded to include software `工具` like Photoshop or a dictionary app. Beyond the physical, it can also describe an abstract "means" to do something, like using language as a `工具` for communication. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **工 (gōng):** This character originally depicted a carpenter's square. It represents work, labor, skill, and industry. Think of words like `工人 (gōngrén)` - worker, or `工作 (gōngzuò)` - to work. +
-  * **具 (jù):** This character means "utensil," "implement," or "to provide." It implies an item that is prepared or furnished for a specific purpose. +
-  * When combined, **工具 (gōngjù)** literally means a "work implement." The characters reinforce each other perfectly to create the unambiguous meaning of "tool." +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-While "tool" is a universal concept, the metaphorical use of **工具 (gōngjù)** in China has a unique and significant cultural resonance, especially in the form of the slang term **工具人 (gōngjùrén)**. +
-  * **工具人 (gōngjùrén) - The "Tool Person":** This popular internet slang refers to someone who is used by another person (often a romantic interest or an employer) purely for their utility, without any genuine emotional investment or appreciation. A classic example is a man who is only contacted by a woman when she needs her computer fixed, her paper edited, or a ride somewhere. He is treated not as a person, but as a "tool" to be used and put away. +
-  * **Comparison to Western Concepts:** This is different from the English slang where calling someone "a tool" means they are an annoying, arrogant, or stupid person. The Chinese **工具人 (gōngjùrén)** is not about the person's personality, but about their role in a relationship—they are the ones being exploited. It's closer to the English phrases "being used" or "being a doormat," but `工具人` is a more specific, modern, and self-deprecating label that captures the feeling of a transactional relationship in a hyper-competitive society. It reflects a growing awareness and criticism of utilitarianism in personal relationships. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**工具 (gōngjù)** is a versatile word used in many contexts, from the literal to the highly metaphorical. +
-  * **Literal/Physical Tools (Neutral):** This is the most common usage. It can refer to any physical instrument. +
-    * `修理工具 (xiūlǐ gōngjù)` - repair tools +
-    * `厨房工具 (chúfáng gōngjù)` - kitchen tools/utensils +
-    * `五金工具 (wǔjīn gōngjù)` - hardware tools +
-  * **Digital/Abstract Tools (Neutral):** It's widely used in the context of software and learning. +
-    * `软件工具 (ruǎnjiàn gōngjù)` - software tool +
-    * `学习工具 (xuéxí gōngjù)` - learning tool (e.g., flashcards, apps) +
-  * **Metaphorical Means (Formal/Neutral):** In formal or philosophical discussions, `工具` can refer to an abstract means to an end. +
-    * `语言是交流的工具。` (Language is a tool for communication.) +
-  * **Negative Connotation (Instrument of Power/Exploitation):** The term can be used negatively to describe someone or something being used unscrupulously. This is where the `工具人` concept comes from. +
-    * `他只把婚姻当成向上爬的工具。` (He only sees marriage as a tool for social climbing.) +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 我需要买一套新的修理**工具**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ xūyào mǎi yī tào xīn de xiūlǐ **gōngjù**. +
-    * English: I need to buy a new set of repair tools. +
-    * Analysis: A very standard, literal use of `工具` to mean a physical toolset. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 这个词典App是一个非常有用的学习**工具**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège cídiǎn App shì yī gè fēicháng yǒuyòng de xuéxí **gōngjù**. +
-    * English: This dictionary app is a very useful learning tool. +
-    * Analysis: Here, `工具` refers to a digital tool, a common usage in modern Chinese. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 语言不仅仅是沟通的**工具**，它也承载着文化。 +
-    * Pinyin: Yǔyán bùjǐnjǐn shì gōutōng de **gōngjù**, tā yě chéngzàizhe wénhuà. +
-    * English: Language is not just a tool for communication; it also carries culture. +
-    * Analysis: This is a formal, abstract use of `工具` as a "means" or "instrument." +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 他感觉自己成了老板的**工具**人，天天加班却没有得到尊重。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā gǎnjué zìjǐ chéng le lǎobǎn de **gōngjù**rén, tiāntiān jiābān què méiyǒu dédào zūnzhòng. +
-    * English: He feels he has become the boss's "tool person," working overtime every day without getting any respect. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence uses the popular slang `工具人` to express frustration and a sense of being exploited in the workplace. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 你不能把友谊当作你获取利益的**工具**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ bù néng bǎ yǒuyì dàngzuò nǐ huòqǔ lìyì de **gōngjù**. +
-    * English: You can't treat friendship as a tool for you to gain benefits. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence shows the negative metaphorical meaning, where `工具` implies cold, utilitarian manipulation. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 请把那个**工具**递给我好吗？ +
-    * Pinyin: Qǐng bǎ nàge **gōngjù** dì gěi wǒ hǎo ma? +
-    * English: Could you please pass me that tool? +
-    * Analysis: A simple, polite, and common conversational request for a physical tool. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 数据分析是做出商业决策的强大**工具**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Shùjù fēnxī shì zuòchū shāngyè juécè de qiángdà **gōngjù**. +
-    * English: Data analysis is a powerful tool for making business decisions. +
-    * Analysis: `工具` is used here to describe a method or technology as a means to achieve a professional goal. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 她很伤心，因为她发现男朋友只把她当**工具**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā hěn shāngxīn, yīnwèi tā fāxiàn nánpéngyou zhǐ bǎ tā dāng **gōngjù**. +
-    * English: She is very sad because she discovered her boyfriend only treated her as a tool. +
-    * Analysis: This is the core idea behind `工具人`, used here to describe an exploitative romantic relationship. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 我们的新项目需要一些专门的软件**工具**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen de xīn xiàngmù xūyào yīxiē zhuānmén de ruǎnjiàn **gōngjù**. +
-    * English: Our new project requires some specialized software tools. +
-    * Analysis: This shows `工具` being modified by another noun (`软件`, software) to become more specific. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 别自嘲是**工具**人了，你的付出值得被看见。 +
-    * Pinyin: Bié zìcháo shì **gōngjù**rén le, nǐ de fùchū zhídé bèi kànjiàn. +
-    * English: Stop making fun of yourself as a "tool person"; your efforts deserve to be seen. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence shows someone comforting a friend who is using the term `工具人` in a self-deprecating way. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **工具 (gōngjù) vs. 仪器 (yíqì) vs. 设备 (shèbèi):** Learners often confuse these terms. +
-    * **工具 (gōngjù):** General-purpose "tool," often hand-held or a piece of software (a hammer, a wrench, Photoshop). +
-    * **仪器 (yíqì):** "Instrument," typically for scientific measurement or precision tasks (a microscope, a thermometer, a voltmeter). +
-    * **设备 (shèbèi):** "Equipment" or "facility," usually larger and more complex (gym equipment, factory machinery, hospital equipment). +
-    * //Incorrect:// 我用一个**设备**来拧螺丝。 (I use an equipment to turn a screw.) -> //Correct:// 我用一个**工具**来拧螺丝。 +
-  * **False Friend: English "Tool" vs. Chinese "工具人":** This is a critical point. Calling someone "a tool" in English is an insult meaning they are an idiot or a jerk. Calling someone a **工具人 (gōngjùrén)** in Chinese is a statement about their situation—they are being used and exploited. The blame is on the user, and the feeling for the `工具人` is often sympathy. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[工具人]] (gōngjùrén) - The slang term for a person who is used by others; a specific, culturally relevant extension of `工具`. +
-  * [[仪器]] (yíqì) - A more specific term for a scientific or precision "instrument." +
-  * [[设备]] (shèbèi) - Refers to larger, more complex "equipment" or "facilities." +
-  * [[器械]] (qìxiè) - "Apparatus" or "instruments," often used in medical (`医疗器械`) or formal contexts. +
-  * [[手段]] (shǒuduàn) - "Means" or "method." Can be neutral, but often carries a negative connotation of being manipulative or underhanded, making it a stronger word than using `工具` metaphorically. +
-  * [[备胎]] (bèitāi) - Literally "spare tire." A related slang term for a romantic backup plan. A `备胎` is a specific type of `工具人` in the dating world. +
-  * [[软件]] (ruǎnjiàn) - "Software." Often paired with `工具` to mean `软件工具` (software tool). +
-  * [[硬件]] (yìngjiàn) - "Hardware." The physical counterpart to `软件`, referring to physical tools or computer components.+