ㄍㄨ gu1

  • paternal aunt
  • husband's sister
  • husband's mother (old)
  • nun
  • for the time being (literary)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 姑 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我住在我姑姑家。 I'm staying at my aunt's.
  • 她长得像她姑姑。 She resembles her aunt.
  • 你姑姑是做什麼的? What does your aunt do?
  • 慎也娶了个漂亮姑娘。 Shinya married a pretty girl.
  • 别对我放肆,小姑娘! Don't get sassy with me young lady!

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