固 (gù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 固 (gù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 固 (gù) means "Solid / Firm". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 固 stroke by stroke?

固 has 8 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 固 and 囝?

固 (gù) and 囝 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 固?

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

Q: What common words use 固?

Common words containing 固 include: 固定 (gù dìng) — Fixed / Regular; 坚固 (jiān gù) — solid / firm / sturdy; 固体 (gù tǐ) — Solid.

How to Write 固

The character 固 (gù) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 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

固 is pronounced gù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Solid / Firm.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 固 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 固

固定 gù dìng

Fixed / Regular

坚固 jiān gù

solid / firm / sturdy

固体 gù tǐ

Solid

Example Sentences

他的工作不固定。

tā de gōng zuò bù gù dìng

His job is not stable.

这座桥很坚固。

zhè zuò qiáo hěn jiān gù

This bridge is very sturdy.

冰是固体。

bīng shì gù tǐ

Ice is a solid.

Similar Characters

囝 jiǎn

回 huí

囟 xìn

Practice Writing 固 (gù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 固

What does 固 (gù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 固 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 固 and 囝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 固?

What common words use 固?

How to Write 固 (gù)