COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 故 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (tap) suggests the meaning, while 古 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 故 (gù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
happening
gùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gù
故
happening
Common words
gù shì
故事
old practice
gù yì
故意
deliberately; on purpose
gù xiāng
故乡
home; homeland; native place
shì gù
事故
accident
gù zhàng
故障
malfunction; breakdown; defect; shortcoming
biàn gù
变故
an unforeseen event; accident; misfortune
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
故
故
故
故
故
故
故
故
LEARNING TIP
Remember 故
Say “gù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 故
Common words and phrases
gù shì
old practice
gù yì
deliberately; on purpose
gù xiāng
home; homeland; native place
shì gù
accident
gù zhàng
malfunction; breakdown; defect; shortcoming
biàn gù
an unforeseen event; accident; misfortune
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“故”。
Zhège zì shì “gù”.
This character is “故”.
我正在学习“故”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gù” zì.
I am learning the character “故”.
请写一遍“故”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gù”.
Please write “故” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 故?
故 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 故 (gù) mean?
故 (gù) means happening.
What is the radical of 故?
The radical of 故 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.