咕 (gū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 咕 (gū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 咕 (gū) means "coo; rumble (onomatopoeia)". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 咕 stroke by stroke?

咕 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 咕 and 吁?

咕 (gū) and 吁 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 咕?

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

Q: What common words use 咕?

Common words containing 咕 include: 咕噜 (gū lū) — rumble; roll (onomatopoeia); 咕嘟 (gū dū) — bubbling; gurgling (onomatopoeia); 咕哝 (gū nóng) — to mutter; to mumble.

How to Write 咕

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

咕 is pronounced gū in Mandarin Chinese. It means coo; rumble (onomatopoeia).

Common Words with 咕

咕噜 gū lū

rumble; roll (onomatopoeia)

咕嘟 gū dū

bubbling; gurgling (onomatopoeia)

咕哝 gū nóng

to mutter; to mumble

Example Sentences

肚子咕噜咕噜叫。

dǔ zi gū lū gū lū jiào

My stomach is growling.

水在锅里咕嘟响。

shuǐ zài guō lǐ gū dū xiǎng

The water is bubbling in the pot.

他在小声咕哝。

tā zài xiǎo shēng gū nóng

He is muttering under his breath.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 咕 (gū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 咕

What does 咕 (gū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 咕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 咕 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 咕?

What common words use 咕?

How to Write 咕 (gū)