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

Q: What does 贾 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贾 (gǔ) means "Merchant; businessman". with 10 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贾 stroke by stroke?

贾 has 10 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贾 and 责?

贾 (gǔ) and 责 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 贾?

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

Q: What common words use 贾?

Common words containing 贾 include: 姓贾 (xìng jiǎ) — Surname Jia; 商贾 (shāng gǔ) — Merchant; trader..

How to Write 贾

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

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

贾 is pronounced gǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Merchant; businessman.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: gǔ, jiǎ.

Common Words with 贾

姓贾 xìng jiǎ

Surname Jia

商贾 shāng gǔ

Merchant; trader.

Example Sentences

贾老师是我们班的数学老师，非常有耐心。

jiǎ lǎo shī shì wǒ men bān de shù xué lǎo shī fēi cháng yǒu nài xīn

Teacher Jia is our math teacher and is very patient.

古代的丝绸之路上往来着许多各国的商贾。

gǔ dài de sī chóu zhī lù shàng wǎng lái zhe xǔ duō gè guó de shāng gǔ

Many merchants from various countries traveled back and forth on the ancient Silk Road.

Similar Characters

责 zé

贤 xián

败 bài

Practice Writing 贾 (gǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贾

What does 贾 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贾 and 责?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贾?

What common words use 贾?

How to Write 贾 (gǔ)