岣 (gǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 岣 (gǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岣 (gǒu) means "Gou (used in place names)". with 8 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岣 stroke by stroke?

岣 has 8 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 岣 and 屹?

岣 (gǒu) and 屹 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 岣?

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

Q: What common words use 岣?

Common words containing 岣 include: 岣嵝 (gǒu lǒu) — Goulou (a peak of Mount Heng); 岣嵝峰 (gǒu lǒu fēng) — Goulou Peak; 岣嵝碑 (gǒu lǒu bēi) — The Goulou Stele.

How to Write 岣

The character 岣 (gǒu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

岣 is pronounced gǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gou (used in place names).

Common Words with 岣

岣嵝 gǒu lǒu

Goulou (a peak of Mount Heng)

岣嵝峰 gǒu lǒu fēng

Goulou Peak

岣嵝碑 gǒu lǒu bēi

The Goulou Stele

Example Sentences

岣嵝是衡山的一峰。

gǒu lǒu shì héng shān de yī fēng

Goulou is one of the peaks of Mount Heng.

岣嵝峰非常高。

gǒu lǒu fēng fēi cháng gāo

Goulou Peak is very high.

这里有一块岣嵝碑。

zhè lǐ yǒu yī kuài gǒu lǒu bēi

There is a Goulou Stele here.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

Practice Writing 岣 (gǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岣

What does 岣 (gǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岣 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岣?

What common words use 岣?

How to Write 岣 (gǒu)