COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 孤 is built
Traditional etymology note: 子 (child) suggests the meaning, while 瓜 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 孤 (gū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
lone
gūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gū
孤
lone
Common words
gū dú
孤独
lonely; solitary
gū dān
孤单
lone; lonely; loneliness
gū ér
孤儿
orphan
gū lì
孤立
to isolate; isolated; unrelated; irrelevant
gū líng líng
孤零零
lone; isolated and without help; all alone; solitary
gū lòu guǎ wén
孤陋寡闻
ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
孤
孤
孤
孤
孤
孤
孤
孤
LEARNING TIP
Remember 孤
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 孤
Common words and phrases
gū dú
lonely; solitary
gū dān
lone; lonely; loneliness
gū ér
orphan
gū lì
to isolate; isolated; unrelated; irrelevant
gū líng líng
lone; isolated and without help; all alone; solitary
gū lòu guǎ wén
ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 孤?
孤 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 孤 (gū) mean?
孤 (gū) means lone.
What is the radical of 孤?
The radical of 孤 is 子, associated with Not yet classified.