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

Q: What does 苟 (gǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 苟 (gǒu) means "careless / if / surname Gou". with 8 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 苟 stroke by stroke?

苟 has 8 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 苟 and 兹?

苟 (gǒu) and 兹 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 苟?

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

Q: What common words use 苟?

Common words containing 苟 include: 一丝不苟 (yī sī bù gǒu) — meticulous; not one thread loose; 苟且 (gǒu qiě) — careless / perfunctory / to drift along; 姓苟 (xìng gǒu) — Surname Gou.

How to Write 苟

The character 苟 (gǒu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

苟 is pronounced gǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means careless / if / surname Gou.

Common Words with 苟

一丝不苟 yī sī bù gǒu

meticulous; not one thread loose

苟且 gǒu qiě

careless / perfunctory / to drift along

姓苟 xìng gǒu

Surname Gou

Example Sentences

他做事一丝不苟。

tā zuò shì yī sī bù gǒu

He is meticulous in everything he does.

生活不能太苟且。

shēng huó bù néng tài gǒu qiě

Life should not be lived aimlessly or carelessly.

我的老师姓苟。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng gǒu

My teacher's surname is Gou.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

芄 wán

Practice Writing 苟 (gǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 苟

What does 苟 (gǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 苟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 苟 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 苟?

What common words use 苟?

How to Write 苟 (gǒu)