蛊 (gǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蛊 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蛊 (gǔ) means "poison; bewitch". with 11 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蛊 stroke by stroke?

蛊 has 11 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蛊 and 虹?

蛊 (gǔ) and 虹 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 蛊?

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

Q: What common words use 蛊?

Common words containing 蛊 include: 蛊惑 (gǔ huò) — to delude; to bewitch; 中蛊 (zhōng gǔ) — To be bewitched; to be poisoned by Gu; 蛊毒 (gǔ dú) — Gu poison; venom used in sorcery.

How to Write 蛊

The character 蛊 (gǔ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蛊 is pronounced gǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means poison; bewitch.

Common Words with 蛊

蛊惑 gǔ huò

to delude; to bewitch

中蛊 zhōng gǔ

To be bewitched; to be poisoned by Gu

蛊毒 gǔ dú

Gu poison; venom used in sorcery

Example Sentences

别被他蛊惑了。

bié bèi tā gǔ huò le

Don't be misled by him.

他好像中蛊了。

tā hǎo xiàng zhōng gǔ le

He seems to be under a spell.

传说中有蛊毒。

chuán shuō zhōng yǒu gǔ dú

Legend says there is a type of sorcery involving Gu poison.

Similar Characters

虹 hóng

虺 huī

虻 méng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蛊

What does 蛊 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蛊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蛊 and 虹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蛊?

What common words use 蛊?

How to Write 蛊 (gǔ)