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

Q: What does 辜 (gū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 辜 (gū) means "guilt; fault; crime.". with 12 strokes and the radical 辛.

Q: How do you write 辜 stroke by stroke?

辜 has 12 strokes. The radical is 辛. 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 辜 and 辟?

辜 (gū) and 辟 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 辜?

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

Q: What common words use 辜?

Common words containing 辜 include: 无辜 (wú gū) — Innocent; 辜负 (gū fù) — to let down; to fail to live up to; to betray.; 死有余辜 (sǐ yǒu yú gū) — Even death cannot atone for the crimes..

How to Write 辜

The character 辜 (gū) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辛 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

辜 is pronounced gū in Mandarin Chinese. It means guilt; fault; crime..

Common Words with 辜

无辜 wú gū

Innocent

辜负 gū fù

to let down; to fail to live up to; to betray.

死有余辜 sǐ yǒu yú gū

Even death cannot atone for the crimes.

Example Sentences

他是无辜的。

tā shì wú gū de

He is innocent.

别辜负我的心意。

bié gū fù wǒ de xīn yì

Don't let my good intentions go to waste.

这个坏人死有余辜。

zhè ge huài rén sǐ yǒu yú gū

This villain deserves his death.

Similar Characters

辟 bì

辣 là

Practice Writing 辜 (gū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辜

What does 辜 (gū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 辜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 辜 and 辟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 辜?

What common words use 辜?

How to Write 辜 (gū)