How to Write 句
The character 句 (gōu) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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
句 is pronounced gōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sentence; (measure word for sentences).
This is a polyphonic character with readings: gōu, jù.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 句 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 句
Example Sentences
这个句子是什么意思？
zhè ge jù zi shì shén me yì si
What does this sentence mean?
请用这个词语造句。
qǐng yòng zhè ge cí yǔ zào jù
Please use this phrase to make a sentence.
我只想说一句话。
wǒ zhǐ xiǎng shuō yī jù huà
I just want to say one thing.
高句丽是中国古代东北地区的一个政权。
gāo gōu lí shì zhōng guó gǔ dài dōng běi dì qū de yī ge zhèng quán
Goguryeo was an ancient regime in the northeastern region of China.
Practice Writing 句 (gōu)
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