COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 恭 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺗ (heart) suggests the meaning, while 共 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 恭 (gōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
respectful
gōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gōng
恭
respectful
Common words
gōng xǐ
恭喜
to congratulate; (interj.) congratulations!
gōng jìng
恭敬
deferential; respectful
gōng wéi
恭维
to praise; to speak highly of; compliment; praise
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 恭
Say “gōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 恭
Common words and phrases
gōng xǐ
to congratulate; (interj.) congratulations!
gōng jìng
deferential; respectful
gōng wéi
to praise; to speak highly of; compliment; praise
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“恭”。
Zhège zì shì “gōng”.
This character is “恭”.
我正在学习“恭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gōng” zì.
I am learning the character “恭”.
请写一遍“恭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gōng”.
Please write “恭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 恭?
恭 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 恭 (gōng) mean?
恭 (gōng) means respectful.
What is the radical of 恭?
The radical of 恭 is ⺗, associated with Not yet classified.