COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 构 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 勾 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 构 (gòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to construct
gòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gòu
构
to construct
Common words
gòu chéng
构成
to constitute; to form; to compose; to make up
jié gòu
结构
structure; composition; makeup; architecture
jī gòu
机构
mechanism; structure; organization; agency
gòu zào
构造
structure; composition; tectonic (geology)
gòu jiàn
构建
to construct (sth abstract)
gòu sī
构思
to design; to plot; to plan out; to compose
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
构
构
构
构
构
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构
构
LEARNING TIP
Remember 构
Say “gòu” 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 构
Common words and phrases
gòu chéng
to constitute; to form; to compose; to make up
jié gòu
structure; composition; makeup; architecture
jī gòu
mechanism; structure; organization; agency
gòu zào
structure; composition; tectonic (geology)
gòu jiàn
to construct (sth abstract)
gòu sī
to design; to plot; to plan out; to compose
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“构”。
Zhège zì shì “gòu”.
This character is “构”.
我正在学习“构”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gòu” zì.
I am learning the character “构”.
请写一遍“构”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gòu”.
Please write “构” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 构?
构 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 构 (gòu) mean?
构 (gòu) means to construct.
What is the radical of 构?
The radical of 构 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.