What does 构 mean in Chinese?

构 (gòu) means "to construct, to form" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 5.

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What is the radical of 构?

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How many strokes does 构 have?

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What HSK level is 构?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 构 is a character to recognise at HSK 5 and to write by hand at HSK 5.

构 (gòu): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

构

gòu

to construct, to form

HSK 5 character

Quick Answer

构 (gòu) means "to construct, to form" with HSK 5 on the new exam.

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Pronunciation

gòu

Meaning

Primary: to construct

Other meanings:

to form

Basic info

Pinyin	gòu
Meanings	to construct, to form
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 5, write by hand at HSK 5
Frequency	#373 most common

Example sentences

这个句子的结构很复杂。
Zhège jùzi de jiégòu hěn fùzá.
The structure of this sentence is complex.
From 结构 (HSK 5)
这个团队由来自不同部门的成员构成合作。
Zhège tuánduì yóu láizì bùtóng bùmén de chéngyuán gòuchéng hézuò.
This team is composed of members from different departments working together.
From 构成 (HSK 5)
他构思了一个计划。
Tā gòusī le yī gè jìhuà.
He conceived a plan.
From 构

Words containing 构

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
结构	jiégòu	structure	HSK 5
构成	gòuchéng	constitute	HSK 5
构	gòu	to construct, to form
构思	gòusī	to conceive, to work out a plan	HSK 7-9
构想	gòuxiǎng	to conceive, concept	HSK 7-9
构造	gòuzào	structure, composition	HSK 6

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构

gòu