构 Stroke Order — How to Write 构
构 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
构 Radical and Character Components
构 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 勾 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 4 more strokes
构 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gòu
Meanings of 构 in Chinese
1
gòu构
To form, compose, construct, or conceive; to put elements together to create something, often referring to ideas, structures, or artistic compositions.
她正在构思一本关于旅行的新书。
She is conceiving a new book about travel.
An excellent or masterly work, often referring to a well-structured literary or artistic creation.
这幅画作的构图严谨,被誉为艺术佳构。
The composition of this painting is rigorous, and it is hailed as an artistic masterpiece.
A type of deciduous tree (often referring to paper mulberry, Broussonetia papyrifera) with oval leaves and pale green flowers. Its wood can be used for making utensils or tools, and its bark is a raw material for papermaking.
这种构树的皮可以用来造纸。
The bark of this paper mulberry tree can be used for papermaking.
Common Words and Phrases with 构
1
to dispatch troops to fight; to engage in battle
在古老的传说中，巨龙与勇士常因守护宝藏而构兵
In ancient legends, dragons and warriors often engaged in battle to guard treasures.
2
To form, compose, or constitute something.
这些独立的模块共同构成了一个强大的软件系统。
These independent modules together constitute a powerful software system.
3
the process of forming words by combining morphemes
学习一种新语言时，理解其构词规则对于掌握词汇至关重要
When learning a new language, understanding its word formation rules is crucial for mastering vocabulary.
4
The rules and processes for forming words in a language, including derivation and compounding.
学习一门语言，了解其构词法对于掌握词汇的深层含义至关重要。
Learning a language, understanding its word formation is crucial for grasping the deeper meanings of vocabulary.
5
to become enemies
他与邻里之间从未构恶，总是和睦相处。
He never formed enmities with his neighbors, always living in harmony.
6
A framework or structural system, as of a building or an airframe.
这座桥梁的构架非常坚固，能够承受巨大的重量。
The framework of this bridge is very strong, capable of bearing immense weight.
7
A component or structural member.
这座桥梁的每个构件都经过精心设计和制造，以确保其结构完整性。
Each component of this bridge has been meticulously designed and manufactured to ensure its structural integrity.
8
To conceive, design, or plan an idea, a project, or a creative work, often through careful thought.
他正在构思一个关于未来城市的环保设计方案。
He is conceiving an environmentally friendly design plan for a future city.
9
Composition, referring to the arrangement of visual elements within a work of art or a photograph.
这张照片的构图非常出色，使画面看起来更加平衡和谐。
The composition of this photograph is excellent, making the image appear more balanced and harmonious.
10
To frame someone up or make a false charge against them.
他被竞争对手构陷，差点身败名裂。
He was framed by his competitor and almost lost his reputation.
11
To visualize; a concept or idea, especially one formed for a work or plan.
这位建筑师花了很多时间来构想这座新图书馆的设计。
The architect spent a great deal of time conceiving the design for this new library.
12
Configuration; a geometric figure typically composed of points, lines, and derived surfaces.
这个复杂的几何构形展现了完美的对称性。
This complex geometric configuration exhibits perfect symmetry.
13
to contract enmity; to form a grudge; to incur hatred
小李因为口无遮拦，常常在无意中构怨
Xiao Li often unintentionally creates enmity because of his unrestrained speech.
14
Structure; to construct or fabricate.
鸟儿用树枝和泥土构造了一个舒适的巢穴。
The bird constructed a cozy nest with branches and mud.
More words with 构
- xū虚gòu构Fictional, Fictitious
- gāng钢jié结gòu构steel structure
- jī机gòu构institution, organization
- pài派chū出jī机gòu构delegated agency, branch office
- qín擒zòng纵jī机gòu构escapement
- gòu构jiàn建build, construct
- jié结gòu构structure, composition
- gòu构shù树Paper Mulberry
- gòu构zhù筑build, construct
- lí骊shān山běi北gòu构Northern structure of Mount Li
- mù木jié结gòu构wood structure, timber structure
- gòu构sī思chū出come up with, conceive
- jié结gòu构tú图Structure diagram, Organizational chart
- gòu构chéng成wēi威xié胁to pose a threat, to constitute a threat
- jiā佳gòu构fine work, masterpiece
- nèi内bù部jié结gòu构Internal structure, Inner structure
- shè社huì会jié结gòu构social structure
- tú土rǎng壤jié结gòu构soil structure
- yán研jiū究jī机gòu构Research institution, Research organization
- zhú主tǐ体jié结gòu构main structure, structural frame
Idioms with 构
- kōng空zhōng中jié结gòu构castles in the air
- luó罗zhī织gòu构xiàn陷frame someone with false charges
- gòu构yuàn怨lián连bīng兵Stir up enmity and wage war
- gòu构yuàn怨shāng伤huà化stir resentment, harm social harmony
- fù负xīn薪gòu构táng堂inherit and build on predecessors' virtues
- hóng鸿tú图huá华gòu构Grand magnificent architecture
- jī箕qiú裘táng堂gòu构inherit father's legacy
- kěn肯gòu构kěn肯táng堂Capable of continuing father's legacy
- kěn肯táng堂kěn肯gòu构able to continue family legacy
- miàn面bì壁xū虚gòu构fabricate out of thin air
- xiàng向bì壁xū虚gòu构fabricate out of thin air
- xīng兴cí词gòu构sòng讼file a lawsuit
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Open the tool →Questions about 构
What does 构 mean in Chinese?
构 (gòu) means “An excellent or masterly work” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 构?
构 is pronounced gòu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 构 have?
构 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 构?
构 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 构?
The radical of 构 is 木, and 构 is a phono-semantic compound.