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

Q: What does 觏 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 觏 (gòu) means "To meet; to encounter". with 14 strokes and the radical 见.

Q: How do you write 觏 stroke by stroke?

觏 has 14 strokes. The radical is 见. 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 觏 and 觌?

觏 (gòu) and 觌 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 觏?

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

Q: What common words use 觏?

Common words containing 觏 include: 觏见 (gòu jiàn) — To meet; to see; 罕觏 (hǎn gòu) — Rarely seen; 觏闵 (gòu mǐn) — To encounter misfortune or sorrow.

How to Write 觏

The character 觏 (gòu) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 见 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

觏 is pronounced gòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To meet; to encounter.

Common Words with 觏

觏见 gòu jiàn

To meet; to see

罕觏 hǎn gòu

Rarely seen

觏闵 gòu mǐn

To encounter misfortune or sorrow

Example Sentences

这种机会很难觏见。

zhè zhǒng jī huì hěn nán gòu jiàn

This kind of opportunity is rarely seen.

这是世间罕觏的奇才。

zhè shì shì jiān hǎn gòu de qí cái

This is a rare genius seldom seen in the world.

他不幸觏闵，令人同情。

tā bù xìng gòu mǐn lìng rén tóng qíng

He met with misfortune, which is very pitiable.

Similar Characters

觌 dí

觎 yú

觐 jìn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 觏

What does 觏 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 觏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 觏 and 觌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 觏?

What common words use 觏?

How to Write 觏 (gòu)