Gougu theorem

proper noun

Pythagorean theorem

OriginChinese 勾股定理 →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Gougu rule

  1. geometryPythagorean theorem

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
gougu rulepythagorean theorem

Origin

  1. Chinese勾股定理
  2. EnglishGougu theorem

Borrowed from Chinese 勾股定理 (gōugǔ dìnglǐ), literally the longer and shorter legs of a right triangle theorem.

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Gougu theorem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gougu%20theorem

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