COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 固 is built
Traditional etymology note: 囗 (border) suggests the meaning, while 古 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 固 (gù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hard
gùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
gù
固
hard
Common words
gù dìng
固定
to fix; to fasten; to set rigidly in place; fixed
gǒng gù
巩固
to consolidate; to strengthen; firm; solid; stable
gù tǐ
固体
solid
jiān gù
坚固
firm; firmly; hard; stable
gù huà
固化
to solidify; to harden; (fig.) to make permanent; to become fixed
gù rán
固然
admittedly (it's true that...)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
固
固
固
固
固
固
固
固
LEARNING TIP
Remember 固
Say “gù” 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.
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Common words and phrases
gù dìng
to fix; to fasten; to set rigidly in place; fixed
gǒng gù
to consolidate; to strengthen; firm; solid; stable
gù tǐ
solid
jiān gù
firm; firmly; hard; stable
gù huà
to solidify; to harden; (fig.) to make permanent; to become fixed
gù rán
admittedly (it's true that...)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“固”。
Zhège zì shì “gù”.
This character is “固”.
我正在学习“固”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gù” zì.
I am learning the character “固”.
请写一遍“固”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gù”.
Please write “固” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 固?
固 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 固 (gù) mean?
固 (gù) means hard.
What is the radical of 固?
The radical of 固 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.