鸹 (guā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鸹 (guā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸹 (guā) means "crow / raven". with 11 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸹 stroke by stroke?

鸹 has 11 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸹 and 袅?

鸹 (guā) and 袅 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 鸹?

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

Q: What common words use 鸹?

Common words containing 鸹 include: 老鸹 (lǎo guā) — A crow or raven.; 鸹叫 (guā jiào) — cawing of a crow; 鸹噪 (guā zào) — noisy (like the cawing of crows).

How to Write 鸹

The character 鸹 (guā) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鸹 is pronounced guā in Mandarin Chinese. It means crow / raven.

Common Words with 鸹

老鸹 lǎo guā

A crow or raven.

鸹叫 guā jiào

cawing of a crow

鸹噪 guā zào

noisy (like the cawing of crows)

Example Sentences

树上有只老鸹。

shù shàng yǒu zhǐ lǎo guā

There is a crow in the tree.

听到了老鸹叫声。

tīng dào le lǎo guā jiào shēng

Heard the caw of a crow.

别在这里鸹噪。

bié zài zhè lǐ guā zào

Don't make a din here.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸥 ōu

鸦 yā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸹

What does 鸹 (guā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸹 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸹?

What common words use 鸹?

How to Write 鸹 (guā)