COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 功 is built
Traditional etymology note: Results produced by capable 力 labor 工; 工 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 功 (gōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
meritorious deed or service
gōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gōng
功
meritorious deed or service
Common words
chéng gōng
成功
to succeed; success; successful; fruitful
gōng fū
功夫
skill; art; kung fu; labor
gōng kè
功课
homework; assignment; task; classwork
gōng néng
功能
function; capability
gōng xiào
功效
efficacy
yòng gōng
用功
diligent; industrious (in one's studies); to study hard; to make great effort
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
功
功
功
功
功
功
功
功
LEARNING TIP
Remember 功
Say “gōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 功
Common words and phrases
chéng gōng
to succeed; success; successful; fruitful
gōng fū
skill; art; kung fu; labor
gōng kè
homework; assignment; task; classwork
gōng néng
function; capability
gōng xiào
efficacy
yòng gōng
diligent; industrious (in one's studies); to study hard; to make great effort
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“功”。
Zhège zì shì “gōng”.
This character is “功”.
我正在学习“功”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gōng” zì.
I am learning the character “功”.
请写一遍“功”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gōng”.
Please write “功” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 功?
功 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 功 (gōng) mean?
功 (gōng) means meritorious deed or service.
What is the radical of 功?
The radical of 功 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.