Character Contained In References Comments
Simplified Traditional Ancient forms Archaic forms
traditional form

Variants
Phonetic
Semantic
Apparent
苟 句 艸 卩 ⿱⻀句
Mandarin
gou3, ji4
English
Definitions
to be circumspect; cautious in ones behaviour distinguish DKW 30790 gou3; if indeed; surname; thoughtless
Mnemonic
To speak like a court jester: cautiously but with an air of unconcern
Etymology
Notes
Archaic form shows mouth 口 and a man 卩 with a headdress like a court jester