国 (guó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 国 (guó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 国 (guó) means "Country / Nation". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 国 stroke by stroke?

国 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 国 and 囝?

国 (guó) 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 国?

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 国?

Common words containing 国 include: 中国 (zhōng guó) — China; 出国 (chū guó) — to go abroad; 国家 (guó jiā) — Country / Nation.

How to Write 国

The character 国 (guó) 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

国 is pronounced guó in Mandarin Chinese. It means Country / Nation.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 国 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 国

中国 zhōng guó

China

出国 chū guó

to go abroad

国家 guó jiā

Country / Nation

Example Sentences

我是中国人。

wǒ shì zhōng guó rén

I am Chinese.

他明年要出国。

tā míng nián yào chū guó

He is going abroad next year.

这个国家很大。

zhè ge guó jiā hěn dà

This country is very large.

Similar Characters

囝 jiǎn

回 huí

囟 xìn

Practice Writing 国 (guó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 国

What does 国 (guó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 国 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 国 and 囝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 国?

What common words use 国?

How to Write 国 (guó)