COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 宫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (roof) suggests the meaning, while 吕 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 宫 (gōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
palace
gōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
gōng
宫
palace
Common words
gōng diàn
宫殿
palace
gōng tíng
宫廷
court (of king or emperor)
huáng gōng
皇宫
imperial palace
gōng
宫
palace; temple; castration (as corporal punishment); first note in pentatonic scale
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
宫
宫
宫
宫
宫
宫
宫
宫
LEARNING TIP
Remember 宫
Say “gōng” 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 宫
Common words and phrases
gōng diàn
palace
gōng tíng
court (of king or emperor)
huáng gōng
imperial palace
gōng
palace; temple; castration (as corporal punishment); first note in pentatonic scale
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 宫?
宫 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 宫 (gōng) mean?
宫 (gōng) means palace.
What is the radical of 宫?
The radical of 宫 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.