COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 姑 is built
Traditional etymology note: An older 古 woman 女; 古 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 姑 (gū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
paternal aunt
gūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
gū
姑
paternal aunt
Common words
gū niáng
姑娘
girl; young woman; young lady; daughter
gū gu
姑姑
paternal aunt
gū qiě
姑且
for the time being; tentatively
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 姑
Say “gū” 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 姑
Common words and phrases
gū niáng
girl; young woman; young lady; daughter
gū gu
paternal aunt
gū qiě
for the time being; tentatively
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“姑”。
Zhège zì shì “gū”.
This character is “姑”.
我正在学习“姑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gū” zì.
I am learning the character “姑”.
请写一遍“姑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gū”.
Please write “姑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 姑?
姑 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 姑 (gū) mean?
姑 (gū) means paternal aunt.
What is the radical of 姑?
The radical of 姑 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.