哥
Meaning:
elder brother
HSK 2
Frequency:
#1038
Pinyin:
gē
Strokes:
10
Radical:
口
How to Write 哥 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "哥" in Chinese
The Chinese character 哥 (gē) means "elder brother". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 哥 include: 一哥, 二哥, 伟哥.
📚 Words and Phrases with 哥
Common words containing this character
一哥
(coll.) top-ranked male; leading male; top male personality (in a particular field, esp. in entertainment or sports)
HSK 2
二哥
second brother
HSK 2
伟哥
Viagra (male impotence drug)
HSK 2
八哥
(bird species of China) crested myna (Acridotheres cristatellus)
HSK 2
哥们
Brothers!
HSK 2
哥儿
brothers
HSK 2
堂哥
older male patrilineal cousin
HSK 2
多哥
Togo
HSK 2
大哥
eldest brother
HSK 2
富哥
rich guy
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: One person talking 可 over another 可
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "哥"?
- The pinyin is gē
- How many strokes does "哥" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "哥" mean?
- elder brother
- What is the radical of "哥"?
- The radical is "口"