故 (pinyin: gù, written "gu" or "gu") means reason, cause; happening, instance. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 故.
Meaning
reason, cause; happening, instance
Stroke order
故
Examples
故事告诉我们:听到好话的时候要小心。
gù shi gào su wǒ men: tīng dào hǎo huà de shí hou yào xiǎo xīn.
The story tells us: be careful when you hear flattering words.
这个故事告诉我们:不能等运气,要靠自己努力。
zhè ge gù shi gào su wǒ men: bù néng děng yùn qi, yào kào zì jǐ nǔ lì.
The story tells us: you can't wait for luck, you have to rely on your own effort.