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

Q: What does 鸽 (gē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸽 (gē) means "Pigeon / Dove". with 11 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸽 stroke by stroke?

鸽 has 11 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸽 and 袅?

鸽 (gē) and 袅 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 鸽?

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

Q: What common words use 鸽?

Common words containing 鸽 include: 鸽子 (gē zi) — Pigeon / Dove; 和平鸽 (hé píng gē) — dove of peace; 信鸽 (xìn gē) — carrier pigeon; homing pigeon.

How to Write 鸽

The character 鸽 (gē) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 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

鸽 is pronounced gē in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pigeon / Dove.

Common Words with 鸽

鸽子 gē zi

Pigeon / Dove

和平鸽 hé píng gē

dove of peace

信鸽 xìn gē

carrier pigeon; homing pigeon

Example Sentences

广场上有许多鸽子。

guǎng chǎng shàng yǒu xǔ duō gē zi

There are many pigeons in the square.

它是和平鸽。

tā shì hé píng gē

It is a peace dove.

信鸽可以送信。

xìn gē kě yǐ sòng xìn

Carrier pigeons can deliver letters.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸥 ōu

鸦 yā

Practice Writing 鸽 (gē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸽

What does 鸽 (gē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸽 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸽?

What common words use 鸽?

How to Write 鸽 (gē)