COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 勾 is built
勾 can be remembered by breaking it into 勹 + 厶. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s upper-right enclosure structure.
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How to Write 勾 (gōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to attract
gōuTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gōu
勾
to attract
Common words
gōu jié
勾结
to collude with; to collaborate with; to gang up with
gōu lè
勾勒
to draw the outline of; to outline; to sketch; to delineate contours of
gōu
勾
to attract; to arouse; to tick; to strike out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
勾
勾
勾
勾
勾
勾
勾
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 勾
Say “gōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 勾
Common words and phrases
gōu jié
to collude with; to collaborate with; to gang up with
gōu lè
to draw the outline of; to outline; to sketch; to delineate contours of
gōu
to attract; to arouse; to tick; to strike out
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 勾?
勾 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 勾 (gōu) mean?
勾 (gōu) means to attract.
What is the radical of 勾?
The radical of 勾 is 勹, associated with Not yet classified.