COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 谷 is built
Traditional etymology note: Water flowing 人 from a spring 口 through a valley 八
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How to Write 谷 (gǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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gǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gǔ
谷
grain
Common words
dī gǔ
低谷
valley; trough (as opposed to peaks); fig. low point; lowest ebb
gǔ wù
谷物
cereal; grain
shān gǔ
山谷
valley; ravine
xiá gǔ
峡谷
canyon; gill; ravine
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 谷
Say “gǔ” 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 谷
Common words and phrases
dī gǔ
valley; trough (as opposed to peaks); fig. low point; lowest ebb
gǔ wù
cereal; grain
shān gǔ
valley; ravine
xiá gǔ
canyon; gill; ravine
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“谷”。
Zhège zì shì “gǔ”.
This character is “谷”.
我正在学习“谷”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “谷”.
请写一遍“谷”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gǔ”.
Please write “谷” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 谷?
谷 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 谷 (gǔ) mean?
谷 (gǔ) means grain.
What is the radical of 谷?
The radical of 谷 is 谷, associated with Not yet classified.