垢 (gòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垢 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垢 (gòu) means "dirt; filth". with 9 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垢 stroke by stroke?

垢 has 9 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 垢 and 圻?

垢 (gòu) and 圻 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 垢?

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

Q: What common words use 垢?

Common words containing 垢 include: 污垢 (wū gòu) — Dirt / Grime; 牙垢 (yá gòu) — Tartar / Dental plaque; 油垢 (yóu gòu) — Grease or grime.

How to Write 垢

The character 垢 (gòu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

垢 is pronounced gòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means dirt; filth.

Common Words with 垢

污垢 wū gòu

Dirt / Grime

牙垢 yá gòu

Tartar / Dental plaque

油垢 yóu gòu

Grease or grime

Example Sentences

衣服上有很多污垢。

yī fú shàng yǒu hěn duō wū gòu

There is a lot of dirt on the clothes.

每天刷牙能去牙垢。

měi tiān shuā yá néng qù yá gòu

Brushing teeth every day can remove plaque.

厨房里到处是油垢。

chú fáng lǐ dào chù shì yóu gòu

There is grease everywhere in the kitchen.

Similar Characters

圻 qí

圼 niè

址 zhǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垢

What does 垢 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垢 and 圻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垢?

What common words use 垢?

How to Write 垢 (gòu)