功 (gōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 功 (gōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 功 (gōng) means "achievement / merit". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 功 stroke by stroke?

功 has 5 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 功 and 劝?

功 (gōng) and 劝 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 功?

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

Q: What common words use 功?

Common words containing 功 include: 成功 (chéng gōng) — success; to succeed; 功夫 (gōng fu) — Kung Fu / effort / time; 功课 (gōng kè) — homework / schoolwork.

How to Write 功

The character 功 (gōng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

功 is pronounced gōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means achievement / merit.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 功 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 功

成功 chéng gōng

success; to succeed

功夫 gōng fu

Kung Fu / effort / time

功课 gōng kè

homework / schoolwork

Example Sentences

祝你考试成功。

zhù nǐ kǎo shì chéng gōng

Good luck on your exam.

他会中国功夫。

tā huì zhōng guó gōng fu

He knows Chinese Kung Fu.

今天的功课很多。

jīn tiān de gōng kè hěn duō

There is a lot of homework today.

Similar Characters

劝 quàn

办 bàn

加 jiā

Practice Writing 功 (gōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 功

What does 功 (gōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 功 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 功 and 劝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 功?

What common words use 功?

How to Write 功 (gōng)