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

Q: What does 鸪 (gū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸪 (gū) means "Partridge". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸪 stroke by stroke?

鸪 has 10 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸪 and 袅?

鸪 (gū) and 袅 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 鸪?

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

Q: What common words use 鸪?

Common words containing 鸪 include: 鹧鸪 (zhè gū) — partridge; 鹧鸪菜 (zhè gū cài) — a type of medicinal seaweed (Caloglossa); 鸪鸪 (gū gū) — Cooing sound.

How to Write 鸪

The character 鸪 (gū) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鸪 is pronounced gū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Partridge.

Common Words with 鸪

鹧鸪 zhè gū

partridge

鹧鸪菜 zhè gū cài

a type of medicinal seaweed (Caloglossa)

鸪鸪 gū gū

Cooing sound

Example Sentences

树林里有鹧鸪。

shù lín lǐ yǒu zhè gū

There are partridges in the woods.

这是一种中药。

zhè shì yī zhǒng zhōng yào

This is a type of Chinese medicine.

鸟儿发出鸪鸪的叫声。

niǎo ér fā chū gū gū de jiào shēng

The bird made a cooing sound.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸪

What does 鸪 (gū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸪 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸪?

What common words use 鸪?

How to Write 鸪 (gū)