剐 (guǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 剐 (guǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 剐 (guǎ) means "To cut / To scrape". with 9 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 剐 stroke by stroke?

剐 has 9 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 剐 and 删?

剐 (guǎ) and 删 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 剐?

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

Q: What common words use 剐?

Common words containing 剐 include: 剐蹭 (guǎ cèng) — To scrape / To graze (a car); 剐肉 (guǎ ròu) — To cut off flesh; 剐风 (guǎ fēng) — Piercing wind.

How to Write 剐

The character 剐 (guǎ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

剐 is pronounced guǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cut / To scrape.

Common Words with 剐

剐蹭 guǎ cèng

To scrape / To graze (a car)

剐肉 guǎ ròu

To cut off flesh

剐风 guǎ fēng

Piercing wind

Example Sentences

汽车发生了剐蹭。

qì chē fā shēng le guǎ cèng

The car got a scratch.

这种痛像剐肉一样。

zhè zhǒng tòng xiàng guǎ ròu yī yàng

This pain is like having your flesh sliced off.

外面在剐大风。

wài miàn zài guǎ dà fēng

Strong winds are blowing outside.

Similar Characters

删 shān

判 pàn

刨 bào

Practice Writing 剐 (guǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 剐

What does 剐 (guǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 剐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 剐 and 删?

What mistakes do learners make writing 剐?

What common words use 剐?

How to Write 剐 (guǎ)