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

Q: What does 构 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 构 (gòu) means "to construct; structure". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 构 stroke by stroke?

构 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 构 and 朱?

构 (gòu) and 朱 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 构?

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

Q: What common words use 构?

Common words containing 构 include: 结构 (jié gòu) — Structure or construction.; 机构 (jī gòu) — organization; institution; mechanism; 构成 (gòu chéng) — to constitute; to form.

How to Write 构

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

构 is pronounced gòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to construct; structure.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 构 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 构

结构 jié gòu

Structure or construction.

机构 jī gòu

organization; institution; mechanism

构成 gòu chéng

to constitute; to form

Example Sentences

句子结构简单。

jù zi jié gòu jiǎn dān

The sentence structure is simple.

这是一所机构。

zhè shì yī suǒ jī gòu

This is an institution.

这由三部分构成。

zhè yóu sān bù fèn gòu chéng

This consists of three parts.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 构

What does 构 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 构 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 构 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 构?

What common words use 构?

How to Write 构 (gòu)