How to Write 哥 (gē)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 哥
The character 哥 (Traditional: 哥) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Elder Brother". In our Level 1 curriculum, we focus on the 10-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Family & People, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 哥 is built on the radical Kǒu (mouth), 30. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A phono-semantic compound. The original character was written by repeating the character 可 (kě), representing a phonetic repetition or a sound associated with older brothers.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 我有一个很照顾我的哥哥。
Wǒ yǒu yī gè hěn zhàogù wǒ de gēge.
Traditional: 我有一個很照顧我的哥哥。
ngo5 jau5 jat1 go3 han2 ziu3 gu3 ngo5 dik1 go1 go1.
"I have an older brother who takes good care of me."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as gē. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is go1. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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