岗 gǎng post
post; position
How to remember 岗: 山 mountain + 冈 ridge = post. High on the mountain, the young ranger climbs to the lookout on the ridge and stands guard at her post.
Component breakdown
岗 = 山 mountain + 冈 ridge
- 山 mountain
- 冈 ridge
High on the mountain, the young ranger climbs to the lookout on the ridge and stands guard at her post.
How it is used
- A post/station/duty position - 岗位 (gǎngwèi) job post, 上岗 (shànggǎng) take up one's post, 下岗 (xiàgǎng) be laid off, 站岗 (zhàngǎng) stand guard.
- 岗 = the specific station where one works or keeps watch, esp. in employment and security contexts. 岗亭 (gǎngtíng) = a sentry/guard booth.