COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 古 is built
Traditional etymology note: Words passing through ten 十 mouths 口
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How to Write 古 (gǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ancient
gǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǔ
古
ancient
Common words
gǔ dài
古代
ancient times
gǔ lǎo
古老
ancient; old; age-old
gǔ diǎn
古典
classical
gǔ jì
古迹
places of historic interest; historical sites
gǔ rén
古人
people of ancient times; the ancients; extinct human species such as Homo erectus or Homo neanderthalensis; (literary) deceased person
kǎo gǔ
考古
archaeology
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 古
Say “gǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 古
Common words and phrases
gǔ dài
ancient times
gǔ lǎo
ancient; old; age-old
gǔ diǎn
classical
gǔ jì
places of historic interest; historical sites
gǔ rén
people of ancient times; the ancients; extinct human species such as Homo erectus or Homo neanderthalensis; (literary) deceased person
kǎo gǔ
archaeology
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 古?
古 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 古 (gǔ) mean?
古 (gǔ) means ancient.
What is the radical of 古?
The radical of 古 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.