COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 垢 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 后 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 垢 (gòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dirt
gòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gòu
垢
dirt
Common words
gòu
垢
dirt
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 垢
Say “gòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 垢
Common words and phrases
gòu
dirt
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“垢”。
Zhège zì shì “gòu”.
This character is “垢”.
我正在学习“垢”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gòu” zì.
I am learning the character “垢”.
请写一遍“垢”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gòu”.
Please write “垢” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 垢?
垢 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 垢 (gòu) mean?
垢 (gòu) means dirt.
What is the radical of 垢?
The radical of 垢 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.