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

Q: What does 轱 (gū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 轱 (gū) means "Wheel (often used in compounds)". with 9 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 轱 stroke by stroke?

轱 has 9 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 轱 and 斩?

轱 (gū) and 斩 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 轱?

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

Q: What common words use 轱?

Common words containing 轱 include: 轱辘 (gū lù) — Wheel; to roll; 轱辘话 (gū lù huà) — Repetitive talk; going around in circles; 轱辘子 (gū lù zi) — Wheel (colloquial).

How to Write 轱

The character 轱 (gū) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

轱 is pronounced gū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wheel (often used in compounds).

Common Words with 轱

轱辘 gū lù

Wheel; to roll

轱辘话 gū lù huà

Repetitive talk; going around in circles

轱辘子 gū lù zi

Wheel (colloquial)

Example Sentences

车轱辘在转。

chē gū lù zài zhuǎn

The wheels are turning.

别总说轱辘话。

bié zǒng shuō gū lù huà

Don't keep repeating the same things over and over.

这是一个木轱辘子。

zhè shì yí gè mù gū lù zi

This is a wooden wheel.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

軎 wèi

轩 xuān

Practice Writing 轱 (gū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轱

What does 轱 (gū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 轱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 轱 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 轱?

What common words use 轱?

How to Write 轱 (gū)