COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 鞏 is built
Traditional etymology note: Leather 革 bindings 巩; 巩 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 鞏 (gǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bind, to guard, to strengthen; firm, secure, strong
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǒng
鞏
to bind, to guard, to strengthen; firm, secure, strong
Common words
gǒng
鞏
to bind, to guard, to strengthen; firm, secure, strong
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 鞏
Say “gǒng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 鞏
Common words and phrases
gǒng
to bind, to guard, to strengthen; firm, secure, strong
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鞏?
鞏 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 鞏 (gǒng) mean?
鞏 (gǒng) means to bind, to guard, to strengthen; firm, secure, strong.
What is the radical of 鞏?
The radical of 鞏 is 革, associated with Not yet classified.