COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 攻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (rap) suggests the meaning, while 工 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 攻 (gōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to attack
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gōng
攻
to attack
Common words
gōng jī
攻击
to attack; to accuse; to charge; an attack (terrorist or military)
gōng dú
攻读
to major (in a field); to study a specialty to obtain a higher degree
gōng guān
攻关
to storm a strategic pass; fig. to tackle a key problem
gōng kè
攻克
to capture; to take; to overcome; to solve
gōng shì
攻势
(military) offensive
jìn gōng
进攻
to attack; to assault; to go on the offensive; attack
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
攻
攻
攻
攻
攻
攻
攻
攻
LEARNING TIP
Remember 攻
Say “gōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 攻
Common words and phrases
gōng jī
to attack; to accuse; to charge; an attack (terrorist or military)
gōng dú
to major (in a field); to study a specialty to obtain a higher degree
gōng guān
to storm a strategic pass; fig. to tackle a key problem
gōng kè
to capture; to take; to overcome; to solve
gōng shì
(military) offensive
jìn gōng
to attack; to assault; to go on the offensive; attack
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“攻”。
Zhège zì shì “gōng”.
This character is “攻”.
我正在学习“攻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gōng” zì.
I am learning the character “攻”.
请写一遍“攻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gōng”.
Please write “攻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 攻?
攻 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 攻 (gōng) mean?
攻 (gōng) means to attack.
What is the radical of 攻?
The radical of 攻 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.