故
Meaning:
reason, cause; happening, instance
HSK 3
Frequency:
#2983
Pinyin:
gù
Strokes:
9
Radical:
攵
How to Write 故 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "故" in Chinese
The Chinese character 故 (gù) means "reason, cause; happening, instance". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 故 include: 世故, 世故, 事故.
📚 Words and Phrases with 故
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: tap
Semantic component: 攵
Phonetic component: 古
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "故"?
- The pinyin is gù
- How many strokes does "故" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "故" mean?
- reason, cause; happening, instance
- What is the radical of "故"?
- The radical is "攵"