曾巩 Traditional form: 曾鞏 Pinyin (reading): Zēng Gǒng Definitions: Zeng Gong (1019–1083), Song dynasty writer, one of the eight giants 唐宋八大家 ( Táng- Sòngbādàjiā) Characters: 曾 - already, formerly, once; the past 巩 - to bind, to guard, to strengthen; firm, secure, strong Traditional characters: 曾 - already, formerly, once; the past 鞏 - to bind, to guard, to strengthen; firm, secure, strong