膏 (gāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 膏 (gāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 膏 (gāo) means "ointment / paste / fat". with 14 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 膏 stroke by stroke?

膏 has 14 strokes. The radical is 月. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 膏 and 朝?

膏 (gāo) and 朝 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 膏?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 月. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 膏?

Common words containing 膏 include: 牙膏 (yá gāo) — toothpaste; 药膏 (yào gāo) — ointment; salve; 唇膏 (chún gāo) — Lipstick or lip balm..

How to Write 膏

The character 膏 (gāo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

膏 is pronounced gāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means ointment / paste / fat.

Common Words with 膏

牙膏 yá gāo

toothpaste

药膏 yào gāo

ointment; salve

唇膏 chún gāo

Lipstick or lip balm.

Example Sentences

我买了一盒牙膏。

wǒ mǎi le yī hé yá gāo

I bought a box of toothpaste.

这种药膏很好用。

zhè zhǒng yào gāo hěn hǎo yòng

This ointment is very useful.

她在涂唇膏。

tā zài tú chún gāo

She is applying lipstick.

Similar Characters

朝 cháo

期 qī

腆 tiǎn

Practice Writing 膏 (gāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 膏

What does 膏 (gāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 膏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 膏 and 朝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 膏?

What common words use 膏?

How to Write 膏 (gāo)