COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 骨 is built
Traditional etymology note: Flesh ⺼ and bones 冎
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How to Write 骨 (gǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bone
gǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǔ
骨
bone
Common words
gǔ tou
骨头
bone; moral character; bitterness; Taiwan pr. [gu2 tou5]
cì gǔ
刺骨
piercing; cutting; bone-chilling; penetrating (cold)
gǔ gàn
骨干
diaphysis (long segment of a bone); fig. backbone
gǔ gé
骨骼
bones; skeleton
gǔ jià
骨架
framework; skeleton
gǔ qì
骨气
unyielding character; courageous spirit; integrity; moral backbone
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
骨
骨
骨
骨
骨
骨
骨
骨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 骨
Say “gǔ” 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 骨
Common words and phrases
gǔ tou
bone; moral character; bitterness; Taiwan pr. [gu2 tou5]
cì gǔ
piercing; cutting; bone-chilling; penetrating (cold)
gǔ gàn
diaphysis (long segment of a bone); fig. backbone
gǔ gé
bones; skeleton
gǔ jià
framework; skeleton
gǔ qì
unyielding character; courageous spirit; integrity; moral backbone
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 骨?
骨 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 骨 (gǔ) mean?
骨 (gǔ) means bone.
What is the radical of 骨?
The radical of 骨 is 骨, associated with Not yet classified.