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

Q: What does 寡 (guǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寡 (guǎ) means "Few; scant; widow.". with 14 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寡 stroke by stroke?

寡 has 14 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寡 and 富?

寡 (guǎ) and 富 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 寡?

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

Q: What common words use 寡?

Common words containing 寡 include: 寡言 (guǎ yán) — Taciturn; of few words.; 寡头 (guǎ tóu) — Oligarch.; 优柔寡断 (yōu róu guǎ duàn) — Indecisive; irresolute..

How to Write 寡

The character 寡 (guǎ) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

寡 is pronounced guǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Few; scant; widow..

Common Words with 寡

寡言 guǎ yán

Taciturn; of few words.

寡头 guǎ tóu

Oligarch.

优柔寡断 yōu róu guǎ duàn

Indecisive; irresolute.

Example Sentences

他平时沉默寡言。

tā píng shí chén mò guǎ yán

He is usually quiet and says very little.

这是行业寡头。

zhè shì háng yè guǎ tóu

This is an industry oligarch.

做事不要优柔寡断。

zuò shì bú yào yōu róu guǎ duàn

Don't be indecisive when doing things.

Similar Characters

富 fù

寐 mèi

寒 hán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寡

What does 寡 (guǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寡 and 富?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寡?

What common words use 寡?

How to Write 寡 (guǎ)