苟 (gou3)

Meaning:

(literary) if indeed

Pinyin: gou3
Strokes: 8
Radical: 苟

How to Write 苟 - undefined Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "苟" in Chinese

The Chinese character 苟 (gou3) means "(literary) if indeed". This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 苟 include: 不苟, 苟且, 苟取.

📚 Words and Phrases with 苟

Common words containing this character

不苟 bu4 gou3
not lax
HSK 2
苟且 gou3 qie3
perfunctory
HSK 2
苟取 gou3 qu3
(literary) to extort
HSK 2
一笔不苟 yi1 bi3 bu4 gou3
lit. not even one stroke is negligent (idiom)
HSK 4
一丝不苟 yi1 si1 bu4 gou3
not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules
HSK 4
不敢苟同 bu4 gan3 gou3 tong2
to beg to differ (idiom)
HSK 4
未敢苟同 wei4 gan3 gou3 tong2
can't agree with
HSK 4
蝇营狗苟 ying2 ying2 gou3 gou3
lit. to swarm like flies around rotten food and drag out an ignoble existence like a dog (idiom)
HSK 4

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "苟"?
The pinyin is gou3
How many strokes does "苟" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "苟" mean?
(literary) if indeed
What is the radical of "苟"?
The radical is "苟"