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

Q: What does 诂 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 诂 (gǔ) means "To explain / To gloss (archaic words)". with 7 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 诂 stroke by stroke?

诂 has 7 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 诂 and 讦?

诂 (gǔ) and 讦 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 诂?

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

Q: What common words use 诂?

Common words containing 诂 include: 训诂 (xùn gǔ) — Exegesis of ancient texts; 诂训 (gǔ xùn) — Exegesis / Glossing; 解诂 (jiě gǔ) — to explain ancient texts; commentary.

How to Write 诂

The character 诂 (gǔ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

诂 is pronounced gǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To explain / To gloss (archaic words).

Common Words with 诂

训诂 xùn gǔ

Exegesis of ancient texts

诂训 gǔ xùn

Exegesis / Glossing

解诂 jiě gǔ

to explain ancient texts; commentary

Example Sentences

他在研究训诂学。

tā zài yán jiū xùn gǔ xué

He is studying exegesis and historical linguistics.

这本书有详细的诂训。

zhè běn shū yǒu xiáng xì de gǔ xùn

This book has detailed glosses.

这篇解诂很清楚。

zhè piān jiě gǔ hěn qīng chǔ

This commentary is very clear.

Similar Characters

讦 jié

讧 hòng

讨 tǎo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 诂

What does 诂 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 诂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 诂 and 讦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 诂?

What common words use 诂?

How to Write 诂 (gǔ)