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鹄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鹄 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

鹄 Stroke Order — How to Write 鹄

Stroke Order

鹄 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鸟, 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.

鹄 Radical and Character Components

Components:告鸟

鹄 is a phono-semantic compound: 鸟 (bird) carries the meaning, while 告 indicates the sound.

Radical: 鸟 + 7 more strokes

鹄 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • gŭ
  • hú

Meanings of 鹄 in Chinese

1

gŭ鹄

When pronounced as gǔ, '鹄' refers to the target for archery; a bullseye.
他的作品完美地达到了预设的艺术鹄的。
His work perfectly achieved the predetermined artistic goal.
2

hú鹄

A swan; used to describe standing, waiting, or eagerly looking, often implying a dignified or patient posture, or an intense longing.
她鹄望远方，期待着故人归来
She eagerly gazed into the distance, anticipating the return of an old friend.

Common Words and Phrases with 鹄

1
gǔ鹄dì的
Gǔdì refers to the center of a target (bull's-eye) or an aim/objective.
射手们在练习场上，把箭头指向远方的鹄的，力求命中靶心。
On the practice range, the archers pointed their arrows at the distant target, striving to hit the bullseye.
2
hú鹄hòu候
Await respectfully; look forward to
我们在此鹄候佳音，期待项目顺利启动。
We are eagerly awaiting good news here, looking forward to the smooth launch of the project.
3
hú鹄lì立
To stand eagerly in anticipation, like a swan craning its neck.
他们鹄立在窗前，期待着远方亲人的归来。
They stood at the window with eager anticipation, awaiting the return of their relatives from afar.
4
hú鹄wàng望
eagerly look forward to
他鹄望远方，等待着亲人的归来。
He gazed intently into the distance, waiting for his loved ones to return.

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Questions about 鹄

What does 鹄 mean in Chinese?

鹄 (gŭ) means “When pronounced as gǔ, '鹄' refers to the target for archery; a bullseye” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 鹄?

鹄 has 2 pronunciations: gŭ, hú.

How many strokes does 鹄 have?

鹄 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 鹄?

鹄 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 鸟. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 鹄?

The radical of 鹄 is 鸟, and 鹄 is a phono-semantic compound.