歌 (gē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 歌 (gē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 歌 (gē) means "song". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 歌 stroke by stroke?

歌 has 14 strokes. The radical is 欠. 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 歌 and 欹?

歌 (gē) and 欹 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 歌?

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

Q: What common words use 歌?

Common words containing 歌 include: 唱歌 (chàng gē) — to sing a song; 歌词 (gē cí) — Lyrics; 歌手 (gē shǒu) — Singer.

How to Write 歌

The character 歌 (gē) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 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

歌 is pronounced gē in Mandarin Chinese. It means song.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 歌 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 歌

唱歌 chàng gē

to sing a song

歌词 gē cí

Lyrics

歌手 gē shǒu

Singer

Example Sentences

我喜欢唱歌。

wǒ xǐ huān chàng gē

I like singing.

这首歌的歌词很美。

zhè shǒu gē de gē cí hěn měi

The lyrics of this song are very beautiful.

他是一名著名的歌手。

tā shì yī míng zhù míng de gē shǒu

He is a famous singer.

Similar Characters

欹 yī

欺 qī

欻 chuā

Practice Writing 歌 (gē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 歌

What does 歌 (gē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 歌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 歌 and 欹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 歌?

What common words use 歌?

How to Write 歌 (gē)