缑 (gōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缑 (gōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缑 (gōu) means "cord on a sword hilt". with 12 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缑 stroke by stroke?

缑 has 12 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缑 and 绠?

缑 (gōu) and 绠 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 缑?

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

Q: What common words use 缑?

Common words containing 缑 include: 剑缑 (jiàn gōu) — Sword hilt cord; 缑山 (gōu shān) — Mount Gou; 缑氏 (gōu shì) — the Gou surname.

How to Write 缑

The character 缑 (gōu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缑 is pronounced gōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means cord on a sword hilt.

Common Words with 缑

剑缑 jiàn gōu

Sword hilt cord

缑山 gōu shān

Mount Gou

缑氏 gōu shì

the Gou surname

Example Sentences

剑缑上缠绕着丝线。

jiàn gōu shàng chán rào zhe sī xiàn

Silk threads are wrapped around the sword hilt cord.

缑山是一个有名的地方。

gōu shān shì yí gè yǒu míng de dì fāng

Mount Gou is a famous place.

缑氏是古代的一个姓氏。

gōu shì shì gǔ dài de yí gè xìng shì

Gou is an ancient surname.

Similar Characters

绠 gěng

绡 xiāo

绢 juàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缑

What does 缑 (gōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缑 and 绠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缑?

What common words use 缑?

How to Write 缑 (gōu)