Hanzi Sheets
故
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Stroke order — 9 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 故
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 故事 | gù shì | old practice |
| 故意 | gù yì | deliberately; on purpose |
| 缘故 | yuán gù | reason; cause |
| 变故 | biàn gù | an unforeseen event; accident |
| 故乡 | gù xiāng | home; homeland |
| 故障 | gù zhàng | malfunction; breakdown |
| 事故 | shì gù | accident |
| 故 | gù | happening; instance |
FAQ
How many strokes does 故 have?
故 has 9 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 故?
The pinyin for 故 is gù. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄍㄨˋ.
What does 故 mean in Chinese?
故 means: happening; instance. It appears in common words such as 故事、故意、缘故.