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

Q: What does 鹄 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹄 (gǔ) means "Swan". with 12 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹄 stroke by stroke?

鹄 has 12 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 鹄 and 袅?

鹄 (gǔ) 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 鹄?

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 鹄?

Common words containing 鹄 include: 鸿鹄 (hóng gǔ) — Swan / A person with great ambitions; 鹄立 (gǔ lì) — To stand on tiptoe / To wait expectantly; 鹄望 (gǔ wàng) — To look forward to eagerly.

How to Write 鹄

The character 鹄 (gǔ) is written with 12 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

鹄 is pronounced gǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Swan.

Common Words with 鹄

鸿鹄 hóng gǔ

Swan / A person with great ambitions

鹄立 gǔ lì

To stand on tiptoe / To wait expectantly

鹄望 gǔ wàng

To look forward to eagerly

Example Sentences

鸿鹄志向远大。

hóng gǔ zhì xiàng yuǎn dà

A person of great ambition has lofty goals.

他在门口鹄立。

tā zài mén kǒu gǔ lì

He is standing and waiting expectantly at the door.

众人鹄望已久。

zhòng rén gǔ wàng yǐ jiǔ

Everyone has been looking forward to it for a long time.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸪 gū

鸫 dōng

Practice Writing 鹄 (gǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹄

What does 鹄 (gǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹄 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹄?

What common words use 鹄?

How to Write 鹄 (gǔ)