狗 Stroke Order — How to Write 狗
狗 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 犭, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
狗 Radical and Character Components
狗 is a phono-semantic compound: 犭 (dog) carries the meaning, while 句 indicates the sound.
Radical: 犭 + 5 more strokes
狗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gǒu
Meanings of 狗 in Chinese
1
gǒu狗
Dog (gǒu) primarily refers to the common domesticated mammal. It also features in idioms like "狗仗人势" (gǒu zhàng rén shì), meaning to bully others with the backing of someone powerful, and "走狗" (zǒu gǒu), referring to a lackey.
那个新来的经理总是狗仗人势，对同事吆五喝六的。
The new manager always throws his weight around, bossing his colleagues about.
Common Words and Phrases with 狗
1
To fall flat on one's face, often implying a clumsy or humiliating fall.
他跑得太快，结果一不小心就来了个狗吃屎。
He ran too fast, and as a result, he accidentally fell flat on his face.
2
To have monstrous audacity or extreme impudence, daring to do something outrageous or improper.
那个小偷真是狗胆包天，竟然敢在警察局门口偷东西。
That thief was truly audacious, daring to steal right in front of the police station.
3
a doghole; a very low and narrow opening or door, only suitable for a dog.
那个旧仓库的门很矮，每次进去都得弯腰，简直就像个狗洞。
The door to that old warehouse is very low; every time I go in, I have to bend down, it's just like a dog's hole.
4
To shamelessly ingratiate oneself with others and resort to despicable means to achieve personal gain.
小王为了能拿到那个项目，不惜狗苟蝇营，对领导们阿谀奉承。
To secure that project, Xiao Wang didn't hesitate to grovel and scheme, flattering the leaders.
5
Like a cornered dog jumping over a wall, this idiom describes a desperate person, especially a wicked one, taking extreme and reckless measures when pushed to their limits or facing a dead end, without considering the consequences.
小王平时总是逆来顺受，但这次被逼得太紧了，他终于狗急跳墙，决定辞职另谋高就。
Xiao Wang usually puts up with things, but this time he was pushed too hard, and finally, like a cornered dog, he decided to resign and find a better job.
6
To meddle in other people's affairs; to do something that is not one's business.
他总是喜欢对别人的事情指手画脚，真是狗拿耗子。
He always likes to meddle in others' affairs; he is truly like a dog catching mice.
7
Nonsense or rubbish, often used to describe something utterly worthless or false, especially speech or writing. It is considered a coarse expression.
他写的那些文章都是狗屁，一点实际内容都没有
All those articles he wrote are complete bullshit, there's no real content at all.
8
Describes something, especially speech or writing, that is utter nonsense, incoherent, or makes no sense.
他写的这篇报告简直是狗屁不通，没有任何逻辑可言。
His report is utterly nonsensical; there's no logic to it whatsoever.
9
10
A heap of dog's droppings; metaphorically, an extremely detestable or hateful person.
他这种言而无信的行为，真是个十足的狗屎堆，没人愿意和他合作。
His untrustworthy behavior truly makes him an utter pile of shit; nobody wants to work with him.
11
An adviser who offers bad, foolish, or villainous advice.
小明虽然热情，但他出的主意总是有点不靠谱，简直就是个狗头军师
Despite his enthusiasm, Xiao Ming's suggestions are always a bit unreliable; he's practically an incompetent advisor.
12
A lackey or henchman, typically serving an evil or corrupt power.
他只是个老板的狗腿子，专门负责替老板做些见不得人的勾当。
He is just the boss's henchman, specifically responsible for doing the boss's shady dealings.
13
To add something inferior to something superior, spoiling the overall effect, often used to describe an an unworthy sequel or addition.
这部经典电影的续集被很多人批评为狗尾续貂，因为它未能延续原作的辉煌成就。
Many people criticized the sequel to this classic film as a clumsy and inferior addition that marred the original's quality, as it failed to live up to the brilliant achievements of the original.
14
A kennel or doghouse; also, a humble, simple, or dilapidated dwelling, often used self-deprecatingly or derogatorily.
他的房间又脏又乱，简直像个狗窝。
His room is so dirty and messy, it's practically a pigsty.
15
An Asiatic black bear; also, a derogatory term for a coward.
在动物园里，我们看到了一只憨态可掬的狗熊在玩耍。
At the zoo, we saw a charmingly clumsy black bear playing around.
16
To scold someone mercilessly or severely; to shower someone with abuse.
经理把犯了错的员工骂得狗血喷头，会议室里鸦雀无声。
The manager severely berated the employee who made a mistake, and the meeting room fell silent.
More words with 狗
- jiàn贱gǒu狗Vile dog, Contemptible dog
- láng狼gǒu狗wolfdog, German Shepherd
- liè猎gǒu狗hunting dog, hound
- liè鬣gǒu狗hyena
- yú鱼gǒu狗kingfisher
- fēng疯gǒu狗mad dog
- lài癞pí皮gǒu狗mangy dog, scabby dog
- sǎ洒gǒu狗xiě血Melodramatic, Overly dramatic
- xiáo小gǒu狗puppy, doggy
- gǒu狗gou狗Dog, Puppy
- chǒng宠wù物gǒu狗pet dog, dog
- dà大gǒu狗Big dog, Large dog
- láo老gǒu狗old dog
- liú流làng浪gǒu狗stray dog, homeless dog
- liù遛gǒu狗walk the dog, take the dog for a walk
- māo猫gǒu狗cats and dogs, canine and feline
- mú母gǒu狗bitch, female dog
- rè热gǒu狗hot dog
- gǒu狗jiào叫shēng声bark, barking
- gǒu狗ér儿doggy, puppy
Idioms with 狗
- gǒu狗bàng傍rén人shì势bully by relying on another's power
- gǒu狗dǎi逮lǎo老shǔ鼠meddle in others' affairs
- gǒu狗dòu窦dà大kāi开a wide gap in one's teeth
- gǒu狗fèi吠zhī之jīng惊a minor fright or false alarm
- gǒu狗fèi肺láng狼xīn心cruel and treacherous heart
- gǒu狗pí皮gāo膏yao药a bogus remedy
- gǒu狗xīn心gǒu狗xíng行vicious heart and malicious conduct
- gǒu狗xuè血lín淋tóu头To be severely scolded or cursed
- gǒu狗yǎn眼kàn看rén人judge people by their social standing
- gǒu狗zhàng仗guān官shì势bully others by flaunting official connections
- gǒu狗zhàng仗rén人shì势bully with another's power
- gǒu狗zhuī追hào耗zǐ子meddle in others' affairs
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Open the tool →Questions about 狗
What does 狗 mean in Chinese?
狗 (gǒu) means “Dog (gǒu) primarily refers to the common domesticated mammal. It also features in idioms like "狗仗人势" (gǒu zhàng rén shì), meaning to bully others with the backing of someone powerful, and "走狗" (zǒu gǒu), referring to a lackey” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 狗?
狗 is pronounced gǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 狗 have?
狗 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 狗?
狗 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 犭. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 狗?
The radical of 狗 is 犭, and 狗 is a phono-semantic compound.
