COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咕 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 古 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咕 (gū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(onom.) for the sound of a bird, an empty stomach etc
gūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gū
咕
(onom.) for the sound of a bird, an empty stomach etc
Common words
dí gū
嘀咕
to mutter; to feel apprehensive
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咕
Say “gū” 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 咕
Common words and phrases
dí gū
to mutter; to feel apprehensive
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“咕”。
Zhège zì shì “gū”.
This character is “咕”.
我正在学习“咕”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gū” zì.
I am learning the character “咕”.
请写一遍“咕”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gū”.
Please write “咕” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咕?
咕 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 咕 (gū) mean?
咕 (gū) means (onom.) for the sound of a bird, an empty stomach etc.
What is the radical of 咕?
The radical of 咕 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.