工
Character Breakdown
A beam between two levels — work, craft
Details
| Pinyin | gōng |
| Meanings | work, worker |
| Stroke Count | 3 |
| Radical | 工 (#48 — work) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 2, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #37 most common |
Words Containing 工
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 工作 | gōngzuò | to work | HSK 2 |
| 工资 | gōngzī | wages | HSK 4 |
| 打工 | dǎgōng | Work | HSK 5 |
| 工厂 | gōngchǎng | factory | HSK 5 |
| 工具 | gōngjù | tool | HSK 5 |
| 工业 | gōngyè | Industry | HSK 5 |
| 手工 | shǒugōng | manual | HSK 5 |
| 员工 | yuángōng | employee | HSK 5 |
| 工程师 | gōngchéngshī | Engineer | HSK 5 |
| 工人 | gōngrén | Worker | HSK 5 |
| 罢工 | bàgōng | strike (work stoppage) | HSK 6 |
| 分工 | fēngōng | division of labor | HSK 6 |
| 工 | gōng | work, worker | HSK 6 |
| 工程 | gōngchéng | engineering, project | HSK 6 |
| 工夫 | gōngfu | time, skill | HSK 6 |
| 工会 | gōnghuì | labor union | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 工 mean in Chinese?
工 (gōng) means "work, worker" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 工 have?
The Chinese character 工 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 工 (work).
What is the radical of 工?
The radical of 工 is 工 (work, Kangxi radical #48).