圪 (gē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 圪 (gē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 圪 (gē) means "A dialect prefix (often used in Northern China)". with 6 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 圪 stroke by stroke?

圪 has 6 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 圪 and 圣?

圪 (gē) and 圣 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 圪?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 圪?

Common words containing 圪 include: 圪塔 (gē tǎ) — Lump; knot; mound (dialect); 圪节 (gē jié) — Joint; segment (dialect); 圪台 (gē tái) — Small platform or step (dialect).

How to Write 圪

The character 圪 (gē) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

圪 is pronounced gē in Mandarin Chinese. It means A dialect prefix (often used in Northern China).

Common Words with 圪

圪塔 gē tǎ

Lump; knot; mound (dialect)

圪节 gē jié

Joint; segment (dialect)

圪台 gē tái

Small platform or step (dialect)

Example Sentences

树上长了一个圪塔。

shù shàng zhǎng le yí gè gē tǎ

A knob has grown on the tree.

竹子有很多圪节。

zhú zi yǒu hěn duō gē jié

Bamboo has many nodes.

门前有一个小圪台。

mén qián yǒu yí gè xiǎo gē tái

There is a small platform in front of the door.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 圪

What does 圪 (gē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 圪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 圪 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 圪?

What common words use 圪?

How to Write 圪 (gē)