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

Q: What does 雇 (gù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 雇 (gù) means "to hire; to employ". with 12 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 雇 stroke by stroke?

雇 has 12 strokes. The radical is 隹. 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 雇 and 䧹?

雇 (gù) and 䧹 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 雇?

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

Q: What common words use 雇?

Common words containing 雇 include: 雇佣 (gù yōng) — to hire; to employ; 雇主 (gù zhǔ) — employer; 雇员 (gù yuán) — employee.

How to Write 雇

The character 雇 (gù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 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

雇 is pronounced gù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hire; to employ.

Common Words with 雇

雇佣 gù yōng

to hire; to employ

雇主 gù zhǔ

employer

雇员 gù yuán

employee

Example Sentences

公司雇佣了新员工。

gōng sī gù yōng le xīn yuán gōng

The company hired new employees.

他是一个好雇主。

tā shì yí gè hǎo gù zhǔ

He is a good employer.

店里有三名雇员。

diàn lǐ yǒu sān míng gù yuán

There are three employees in the shop.

Similar Characters

䧹 yīng

隺 hú

隼 sǔn

Practice Writing 雇 (gù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雇

What does 雇 (gù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雇 and 䧹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雇?

What common words use 雇?

How to Write 雇 (gù)