COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 国 is built
Traditional etymology note: Treasure 玉 within a country's borders 囗
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How to Write 国 (guó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
country; nation; state
guóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guó
国
country; nation; state
Common words
zhōng guó
中国
China
chū guó
出国
to go abroad; to leave the country
wài guó
外国
foreign (country)
guó jiā
国家
country; nation; state
guó jí
国籍
nationality
guó jì
国际
international
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
国
国
国
国
国
国
国
国
LEARNING TIP
Remember 国
Say “guó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 国
Common words and phrases
zhōng guó
China
chū guó
to go abroad; to leave the country
wài guó
foreign (country)
guó jiā
country; nation; state
guó jí
nationality
guó jì
international
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“国”。
Zhège zì shì “guó”.
This character is “国”.
我正在学习“国”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guó” zì.
I am learning the character “国”.
请写一遍“国”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guó”.
Please write “国” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 国?
国 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 国 (guó) mean?
国 (guó) means country; nation; state.
What is the radical of 国?
The radical of 国 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.