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CHINESE CHARACTER

gū

孤

孤

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alone; orphan

Numbered pinyin
gu1
English meanings
alone; orphan

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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    tā他gǎndào感到hěn很gūdú孤独。

    He feels very lonely.

  2. 02

    gūér孤儿xūyào需要guānài关爱。

    Orphans need care.

Explore words connected to this character.

  • 孤独
  • 孤儿
  • 孤单
  • 孤立