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

Q: What does 姑 (gū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姑 (gū) means "paternal aunt". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姑 stroke by stroke?

姑 has 8 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姑 and 奸?

姑 (gū) and 奸 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 姑?

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

Q: What common words use 姑?

Common words containing 姑 include: 姑娘 (gū niáng) — girl; young lady; 姑姑 (gū gū) — paternal aunt; 姑妈 (gū mā) — paternal aunt (father's sister).

How to Write 姑

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

姑 is pronounced gū in Mandarin Chinese. It means paternal aunt.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 姑 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 姑

姑娘 gū niáng

girl; young lady

姑姑 gū gū

paternal aunt

姑妈 gū mā

paternal aunt (father's sister)

Example Sentences

那个姑娘很漂亮。

nà ge gū niáng hěn piào liàng

That girl is very beautiful.

我姑姑在医院工作。

wǒ gū gū zài yī yuàn gōng zuò

My aunt works in a hospital.

姑妈送了我一个礼物。

gū mā sòng le wǒ yí gè lǐ wù

My aunt gave me a gift.

Similar Characters

奸 jiān

她 tā

好 hǎo

Practice Writing 姑 (gū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姑

What does 姑 (gū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姑 and 奸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姑?

What common words use 姑?

How to Write 姑 (gū)