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March 24, 2026
咼guō(guo1)
The character 咼 (guō) refers to the act of chatting or gossiping, often in a casual and informal setting. It conveys a sense of lively conversation, typically among friends or acquaintances, and can imply lighthearted or trivial exchanges of information.
Strokes9Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gossip and casual chatting play an important role in social bonding, especially in informal gatherings like tea houses or family dinners, where conversations can flow freely.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of friends sitting around a table, mouths wide open (the character contains the 'mouth' radical 口) as they gossip and laugh together. The sound 'guō' sounds like the excited chatter of friends sharing the latest news.
Meanings of 咼
guō(guo1)
1to chat, to gossip, to jaw, to talk; mouth
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About 咼
咼Simplified
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口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of friends sitting around a table, mouths wide open (the character contains the 'mouth' radical 口) as they gossip and laugh together. The sound 'guō' sounds like the excited chatter of friends sharing the latest news.
Usage Notes
咼 is primarily used in informal contexts, so it may not be suitable for formal conversations or written communication. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure the tone is correct when pronouncing 'guō' to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although not part of the official HSK vocabulary, 咼 can be understood by learners familiar with characters related to communication. Focus on the components of the character, especially the mouth radical, to help you recall its meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, gossip and casual chatting play an important role in social bonding, especially in informal gatherings like tea houses or family dinners, where conversations can flow freely.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 咼 with the character 嘴 (zuǐ), which also relates to the mouth but means 'mouth' specifically. Ensure you use 咼 when referring to chatting or gossiping, not just the physical mouth.
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Cultural Notes for 咼
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In Chinese culture, gossip and casual chatting play an important role in social bonding, especially in informal gatherings like tea houses or family dinners, where conversations can flow freely.
Word Family of 咼
Words Containing This Character1
呙guōlopsided咼
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Frequently Asked Questions about 咼
Yes, 咼 is used in informal settings among friends, but might not be as common as other terms for talking.
It's best to avoid using 咼 in formal writing; stick to more standard terms for communication.
Make sure to pronounce it with the first tone, as 'guō', to convey the correct meaning.
