COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 公 is built
Traditional etymology note: To divide 八 what is private 厶
More “gong” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 公 (gōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
public
gōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gōng
公
public
Common words
gōng sī
公司
company; firm; corporation
gōng jīn
公斤
kilogram (kg)
gōng yuán
公园
park (for public recreation)
bàn gōng
办公
to handle official business; to work (esp. in an office)
gōng gòng
公共
public; common; communal
gōng lǐ
公里
kilometer
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
公
公
公
公
公
公
公
公
LEARNING TIP
Remember 公
Say “gōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 公
Common words and phrases
gōng sī
company; firm; corporation
gōng jīn
kilogram (kg)
gōng yuán
park (for public recreation)
bàn gōng
to handle official business; to work (esp. in an office)
gōng gòng
public; common; communal
gōng lǐ
kilometer
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“公”。
Zhège zì shì “gōng”.
This character is “公”.
我正在学习“公”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gōng” zì.
I am learning the character “公”.
请写一遍“公”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gōng”.
Please write “公” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 公?
公 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 公 (gōng) mean?
公 (gōng) means public.
What is the radical of 公?
The radical of 公 is 八, associated with Not yet classified.