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

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

The Chinese character 工 (gōng) means "Work / Worker / Industry". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 工.

Q: How do you write 工 stroke by stroke?

工 has 3 strokes. The radical is 工. 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 工 and 左?

工 (gōng) and 左 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 工?

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

Q: What common words use 工?

Common words containing 工 include: 工作 (gōng zuò) — Work / Job; 工厂 (gōng chǎng) — Factory; 工资 (gōng zī) — Salary; wages.

How to Write 工

The character 工 (gōng) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 工 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

工 is pronounced gōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Work / Worker / Industry.

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

Common Words with 工

工作 gōng zuò

Work / Job

工厂 gōng chǎng

Factory

工资 gōng zī

Salary; wages

Example Sentences

你的工作忙吗？

nǐ de gōng zuò máng ma

Are you busy with work?

他在一家工厂上班。

tā zài yī jiā gōng chǎng shàng bān

He works at a factory.

我的工资提高了。

wǒ de gōng zī tí gāo le

My salary has increased.

Similar Characters

左 zuǒ

巧 qiǎo

巨 jù

Practice Writing 工 (gōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 工

What does 工 (gōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 工 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 工 and 左?

What mistakes do learners make writing 工?

What common words use 工?

How to Write 工 (gōng)