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

Q: What does 诟 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 诟 (gòu) means "to insult; to shame". with 8 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 诟 stroke by stroke?

诟 has 8 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 诟 and 讲?

诟 (gòu) and 讲 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 诟?

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

Q: What common words use 诟?

Common words containing 诟 include: 诟病 (gòu bìng) — to denounce; to criticize; 诟骂 (gòu mà) — to curse; to revile.

How to Write 诟

The character 诟 (gòu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

诟 is pronounced gòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to insult; to shame.

Common Words with 诟

诟病 gòu bìng

to denounce; to criticize

诟骂 gòu mà

to curse; to revile

Example Sentences

他的行为被人诟病。

tā de xíng wéi bèi rén gòu bìng

His behavior was criticized.

他遭到了诟骂。

tā zāo dào le gòu mà

He was verbally abused.

这个制度备受诟病。

zhè ge zhì dù bèi shòu gòu bìng

This system has been widely criticized.

Similar Characters

讲 jiǎng

讳 huì

讴 ōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 诟

What does 诟 (gòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 诟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 诟 and 讲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 诟?

What common words use 诟?

How to Write 诟 (gòu)