COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 股 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 殳 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 股 (gǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
thigh
gǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
gǔ
股
thigh
Common words
chǎo gǔ
炒股
(coll.) to speculate in stocks
gǔ piào
股票
share certificate; stock (finance)
gǔ shì
股市
stock market
gǔ dōng
股东
shareholder; stockholder
gǔ fèn
股份
a share (in a company); stock
gǔ mín
股民
stock investor; share trader
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
股
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股
股
股
股
股
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 股
Say “gǔ” 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 股
Common words and phrases
chǎo gǔ
(coll.) to speculate in stocks
gǔ piào
share certificate; stock (finance)
gǔ shì
stock market
gǔ dōng
shareholder; stockholder
gǔ fèn
a share (in a company); stock
gǔ mín
stock investor; share trader
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 股?
股 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 股 (gǔ) mean?
股 (gǔ) means thigh.
What is the radical of 股?
The radical of 股 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.