栱 (gǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 栱 (gǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 栱 (gǒng) means "Bracket or corbel in traditional architecture". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 栱 stroke by stroke?

栱 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 栱 and 杪?

栱 (gǒng) and 杪 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 栱?

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

Q: What common words use 栱?

Common words containing 栱 include: 斗栱 (dòu gǒng) — Dougong (interlocking wooden brackets in Chinese architecture); 栱子 (gǒng zi) — Bracket; Corbel; 柱栱 (zhù gǒng) — bracket (architectural).

How to Write 栱

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

栱 is pronounced gǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bracket or corbel in traditional architecture.

Common Words with 栱

斗栱 dòu gǒng

Dougong (interlocking wooden brackets in Chinese architecture)

栱子 gǒng zi

Bracket; Corbel

柱栱 zhù gǒng

bracket (architectural)

Example Sentences

中国古建筑有斗栱。

zhōng guó gǔ jiàn zhù yǒu dòu gǒng

Ancient Chinese architecture features bracket sets (dougong).

这里的栱子很精美。

zhè lǐ de gǒng zi hěn jīng měi

The brackets here are very exquisite.

柱栱支撑着屋顶。

zhù gǒng zhī chēng zhe wū dǐng

The brackets support the roof.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 栱 (gǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 栱

What does 栱 (gǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 栱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 栱 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 栱?

What common words use 栱?

How to Write 栱 (gǒng)