郭 (guō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 郭 (guō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郭 (guō) means "Guo (a surname)". with 10 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郭 stroke by stroke?

郭 has 10 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郭 and 邾?

郭 (guō) and 邾 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 郭?

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

Q: What common words use 郭?

Common words containing 郭 include: 郭先生 (guō xiān shēng) — Mr. Guo; 姓郭 (xìng guō) — Surname Guo; 城郭 (chéng guō) — City walls..

How to Write 郭

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

郭 is pronounced guō in Mandarin Chinese. It means Guo (a surname).

Common Words with 郭

郭先生 guō xiān shēng

Mr. Guo

姓郭 xìng guō

Surname Guo

城郭 chéng guō

City walls.

Example Sentences

郭先生是我的老师。

guō xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Guo is my teacher.

我最好的朋友姓郭。

wǒ zuì hǎo de péng yǒu xìng guō

My best friend's surname is Guo.

这里的城郭很古老。

zhè lǐ de chéng guō hěn gǔ lǎo

The city walls here are very ancient.

Similar Characters

邾 zhū

郁 yù

郄 qiè

Practice Writing 郭 (guō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郭

What does 郭 (guō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郭 and 邾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郭?

What common words use 郭?

How to Write 郭 (guō)