Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "彀", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "彀", and master the standard way of writing the character "彀".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 彀
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "彀" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
彀 [gòu]
1. 使劲张弓。
(To draw a bow to the full.)
- 例: ~中(弓箭射程所及的范围,喻圈套、牢笼)。入~。入我~中。
(In my net; the range of a bow and arrow, metaphorically referring to a trap or cage.)
2. 古同“够”。
(An ancient word meaning "can/nough.")
彀 [gòu]
(动)
1. 张满弓 ([En.] draw a bow to the full)
- 引: 《说文》:彀,张弩也。
(From "Shuowen": 彀 means to draw a crossbow.)
- 引: 《汉书·周亚夫传》:彀弓弩,持满。
(From "Hanshu": To fully draw the bow and crossbow.)
- 引: 《孟子·告子上》:羿之教人射,必志于彀。
(From "Mengzi": When Yi teaches archery, he must focus on drawing the bow.)
2. 通“够” ([En.] can)
- 例: 如:彀不上(够不上;达不到)
(Example: "gòu bù shàng" means "not enough" or "cannot reach.")
彀 [gòu]
(名)
1. 箭靶 ([En.] target)
- 引: 《管子·小称》:羿有以感弓矢,故彀可得而中也。
(From "Guanzi": Yi has skill in archery, therefore the target can be hit.)
2. 目标,目的 ([En.] aim; object)
- 引: 《韩非子·问辩》:夫言行者,以功用为之的彀者也。
(From "Hanfeizi": Actions are aimed at fulfilling a purpose.)
3. 程式 ([En.] rule)
- 引: 刘献廷《广阳杂记》:诗虽不入彀,而笔力甚雅,每出人意表。
(From Liu Xianting's "Guangyang Zaji": Although the poem does not fit the rule, its writing is elegant and often exceeds expectations.)