贡 (gòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 贡 (gòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贡 (gòng) means "tribute". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贡 stroke by stroke?

贡 has 7 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贡 and 贞?

贡 (gòng) and 贞 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 贡?

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

Q: What common words use 贡?

Common words containing 贡 include: 贡献 (gòng xiàn) — contribution; to contribute; 进贡 (jìn gòng) — To pay tribute; 贡品 (gòng pǐn) — tribute; offering.

How to Write 贡

The character 贡 (gòng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

贡 is pronounced gòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means tribute.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 贡 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 贡

贡献 gòng xiàn

contribution; to contribute

进贡 jìn gòng

To pay tribute

贡品 gòng pǐn

tribute; offering

Example Sentences

他为公司做了很大贡献。

tā wèi gōng sī zuò le hěn dà gòng xiàn

He made a great contribution to the company.

古代小国向大国进贡。

gǔ dài xiǎo guó xiàng dà guó jìn gòng

Ancient small states paid tribute to large states.

这些水果是最好的贡品。

zhè xiē shuǐ guǒ shì zuì hǎo de gòng pǐn

These fruits are the best tributes.

Similar Characters

贞 zhēn

负 fù

财 cái

Practice Writing 贡 (gòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贡

What does 贡 (gòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贡 and 贞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贡?

What common words use 贡?

How to Write 贡 (gòng)