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

Q: What does 彀 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 彀 (gòu) means "Full draw of a bow; range; scope". with 13 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 彀 stroke by stroke?

彀 has 13 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 彀 and 弹?

彀 (gòu) and 弹 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 彀?

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

Q: What common words use 彀?

Common words containing 彀 include: 彀中 (gòu zhōng) — Within range; in the trap; 入彀 (rù gòu) — to fall into a trap / to be taken in; 彀率 (gòu lǜ) — Probability (archaic).

How to Write 彀

The character 彀 (gòu) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

彀 is pronounced gòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Full draw of a bow; range; scope.

Common Words with 彀

彀中 gòu zhōng

Within range; in the trap

入彀 rù gòu

to fall into a trap / to be taken in

彀率 gòu lǜ

Probability (archaic)

Example Sentences

他落入了彀中。

tā luò rù le gòu zhōng

He fell into the trap.

大家都入彀了。

dà jiā dōu rù gòu le

Everyone fell into the trap.

射箭要注意彀率。

shè jiàn yào zhù yì gòu lǜ

Pay attention to accuracy when shooting arrows.

Similar Characters

弹 dàn

强 jiàng

弼 bì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彀

What does 彀 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 彀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 彀 and 弹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 彀?

What common words use 彀?

How to Write 彀 (gòu)