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郜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郜gàosurname Gaounknown, 9 strokes, radical 阝
郜gàoa feudal state in Shantong; surnamenr, 9 strokes, radical 阝
郜gàoname of a feudal stateunknown, 9 strokes, radical 阝
gào(Gao4) T4
  1. 1surname Gao
  2. 2a feudal state in Shantong; surname
Also a Chinese surname, Gao — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

郜gào(Gao4)

The character 郜 (gào) primarily refers to a historical feudal state located in the Shandong province of China. It is also used as a surname, particularly among certain Chinese families. Understanding this character is useful for studying ancient Chinese history and genealogies.

Strokes9Radical阝
Cultural Note

The state of 郜 is part of the rich tapestry of Chinese feudal history, illustrating the complex relationships and territories that existed before the unification of China under the Qin dynasty.

Memory Tip

Think of 郜 as a 'gavel' (gào) used in old Chinese courts, symbolizing the authority of the feudal state. The left side, the radical '阝', suggests a place or area, while the right side '高' means 'high', indicating the prominence of this state.

Meanings of 郜

gào(Gao4)
1a feudal state in Shantong; surname
2name of a feudal state
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About 郜

郜Simplified
9Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 郜, be aware that it is a proper noun and should be used in specific historical or genealogical contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar surnames or states. Always use the correct pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings, as it can sound similar to other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 郜 is not included in the HSK curriculum, its components can be connected to other HSK characters like 高 (gāo), which means 'high'. Focus on recognizing the character in historical texts to enhance your understanding of Chinese dynasties.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郜 with other similar surnames like 高 (gāo) or mistakenly use it in modern contexts where it doesn't apply. For example, saying '我来自郜' (I come from 郜) is incorrect unless referring to historical context.

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Etymology of 郜

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)告
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Case file: 郜

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half告 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplace
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 郜?

Decomposition of 郜

IDS Structure⿰告阝
郜Full Character
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告gao4
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 郜?

How to say surname Gao in Chinese

“surname Gao” in Chinese is郜gào

The character 郜 (gào) primarily refers to a historical feudal state located in the Shandong province of China. It is also used as a surname, particularly among certain Chinese families. Understanding this character is useful for studying ancient Chinese history and genealogies.

When to use 郜

When using 郜, be aware that it is a proper noun and should be used in specific historical or genealogical contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar surnames or states. Always use the correct pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings, as it can sound similar to other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郜 with other similar surnames like 高 (gāo) or mistakenly use it in modern contexts where it doesn't apply. For example, saying '我来自郜' (I come from 郜) is incorrect unless referring to historical context.

Write 郜

郜

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Word Family of 郜

Words Containing This Character1
郜gàosurname Gao
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Compound Meaning

What does 郜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 郜

It refers to a historical feudal state in Shandong and is also a surname.

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