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

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

The Chinese character 恭 (gōng) means "respectful". with 10 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 恭 stroke by stroke?

恭 has 10 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 恭 and 忝?

恭 (gōng) and 忝 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 恭?

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

Q: What common words use 恭?

Common words containing 恭 include: 恭喜 (gōng xǐ) — congratulations; 恭敬 (gōng jìng) — Respectful and courteous.; 恭维 (gōng wéi) — To flatter or compliment..

How to Write 恭

The character 恭 (gōng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

恭 is pronounced gōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means respectful.

Common Words with 恭

恭喜 gōng xǐ

congratulations

恭敬 gōng jìng

Respectful and courteous.

恭维 gōng wéi

To flatter or compliment.

Example Sentences

恭喜你考试及格。

gōng xǐ nǐ kǎo shì jí gé

Congratulations on passing the exam.

他对长辈很恭敬。

tā duì zhǎng bèi hěn gōng jìng

He is very respectful toward his elders.

他不喜欢听恭维话。

tā bù xǐ huān tīng gōng wéi huà

He doesn't like to hear compliments.

Similar Characters

忝 tiǎn

忞 mín

忠 zhōng

Practice Writing 恭 (gōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恭

What does 恭 (gōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恭 and 忝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恭?

What common words use 恭?

How to Write 恭 (gōng)