宫
Meaning:
palace; surname
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1805
Pinyin:
gōng
Strokes:
9
Radical:
宀
How to Write 宫 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "宫" in Chinese
The Chinese character 宫 (gōng) means "palace; surname". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 宫 include: 仙宫, 六宫, 冬宫.
📚 Words and Phrases with 宫
Common words containing this character
仙宫
underground palace of ghouls, e.g. Asgard of Scandinavian mythology
HSK 2
六宫
empress and imperial concubines or their residence
HSK 2
冬宫
Winter Palace (St Petersburg)
HSK 2
冷宫
(in literature and opera) a place to which a monarch banishes a wife or concubine who falls from favor
HSK 2
南宫
two-character surname Nangong
HSK 2
地宫
underground palace (as part of imperial tomb)
HSK 2
天宫
Temple in Heaven (e.g. of the Jade Emperor)
HSK 2
子宫
uterus
HSK 2
守宫
gecko; house lizard
HSK 2
宫主
imperial empress
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: roof
Semantic component: 宀
Phonetic component: 吕
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "宫"?
- The pinyin is gōng
- How many strokes does "宫" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "宫" mean?
- palace; surname
- What is the radical of "宫"?
- The radical is "宀"