Character

股

gǔ HSK 6
股 gǔ HSK 6
  • 1. thigh (from hip to knee)
  • 2. section or unit within an organization (generally lower than a department)
  • 3. strand (of rope, thread, etc.)
  • 4. share of capital in a joint venture; an equal portion of divided assets
  • 5. stock; share (stock certificate)
  • 6. measure word: ① for something strand-like ② for smells or strength ③ for groups of people (often derogatory)
  • 7. the longer leg of a right triangle (in ancient Chinese mathematics)
Words using 股 as gǔ (7)
Structure & writing
股 gǔ — thigh (from hip to knee)

股 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 ⺼ — flesh/meat radical, representing body tissue or muscle
⺼ is a component in 68 characters
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