How to Write 狗
The character 狗 (gǒu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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
狗 is pronounced gǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dog.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 狗 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 狗
Example Sentences
我家有一只小狗。
wǒ jiā yǒu yī zhī xiǎo gǒu
My family has a puppy.
我去超市买狗粮。
wǒ qù chāo shì mǎi gǒu liáng
I'm going to the supermarket to buy dog food.
他每天早晚都会准时去后院喂狗。
tā měi tiān zǎo wǎn dū huì zhǔn shí qù hòu yuàn wèi gǒu 。
He goes to the backyard to feed the dog on time every morning and evening.
Practice Writing 狗 (gǒu)
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