COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 歌 is built
Traditional etymology note: 欠 (breath) suggests the meaning, while 哥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 歌 (gē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
song
gēTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gē
歌
song
Common words
gē shēng
歌声
singing voice; fig. original voice of a poet
gē shǒu
歌手
singer
gē cí
歌词
song lyric; lyrics
gē qǔ
歌曲
song
gē chàng
歌唱
to sing
guó gē
国歌
national anthem
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 歌
Say “gē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 歌
Common words and phrases
gē shēng
singing voice; fig. original voice of a poet
gē shǒu
singer
gē cí
song lyric; lyrics
gē qǔ
song
gē chàng
to sing
guó gē
national anthem
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 歌?
歌 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 歌 (gē) mean?
歌 (gē) means song.
What is the radical of 歌?
The radical of 歌 is 欠, associated with Not yet classified.