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HSK 57 strokes
Readings

to estimate

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
gū / gù
Meaning
to estimate
Strokes
7
HSK level
HSK 5
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰亻古

In this compound, the meaning comes from (person); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

7 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

HSK 5

to estimate; to assess; to calculate

Open 估计 page →
píng
HSK 5

to evaluate

Open 评估 page →
suàn
HSK 7-9

assessment

Open 估算 page →
HSK 7-9

to underestimate; to underrate

Open 低估 page →
zhí

valuation; estimation

Open 估值 page →
jià

to value; to appraise; to be valued at; estimate; valuation

Open 估价 page →
dìng

to assess; to estimate the value

Open 估定 page →

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