工
Meaning:
labor, work; laborer, worker
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2045
Pinyin:
gōng
Strokes:
3
Radical:
工
How to Write 工 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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3
About "工" in Chinese
The Chinese character 工 (gōng) means "labor, work; laborer, worker". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 工 include: 上工, 下工, 事工.
📚 Words and Phrases with 工
Common words containing this character
上工
to go to work
HSK 2
下工
to knock off (at the end of a day's work)
HSK 2
事工
(Christianity) ministry (work of a spiritual or charitable nature)
HSK 2
人工
artificial
HSK 2
代工
OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
HSK 2
仵工
pallbearer
HSK 2
做工
to work with one's hands
HSK 2
停工
to stop work
HSK 2
偷工
to skimp on the job
HSK 2
佣工
hired laborer
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A spade or other workman's tool
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "工"?
- The pinyin is gōng
- How many strokes does "工" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "工" mean?
- labor, work; laborer, worker
- What is the radical of "工"?
- The radical is "工"