狗
Quick Answer
狗 (gǒu) means "dog" with 8 strokes, radical 犭 (dog), HSK 1 on the new exam.
Pronunciation
gǒu
Meaning
Primary: dog
Etymology
An animal that obeys sentences — a dog
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Decomposition
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Basic info
| Pinyin | gǒu |
| Meanings | dog |
| Stroke count | 8 strokes |
| Radical | 犭 (#94: dog) |
| New HSK exam | Recognise at HSK 1 |
| Frequency | #1441 most common |
Example sentences
我有一只狗。
Wǒ yǒu yī zhī gǒu.
I have a dog.
From 狗 (HSK 1)
Words containing 狗
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 狗 | gǒu | dog | HSK 1 |
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