拐 (guǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拐 (guǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拐 (guǎi) means "To turn / To kidnap / Crutch". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拐 stroke by stroke?

拐 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拐 and 㧜?

拐 (guǎi) and 㧜 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 拐?

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

Q: What common words use 拐?

Common words containing 拐 include: 拐弯 (guǎi wān) — To turn a corner; 向左拐 (xiàng zuǒ guǎi) — turn left; 拐角 (guǎi jiǎo) — Corner.

How to Write 拐

The character 拐 (guǎi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

拐 is pronounced guǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means To turn / To kidnap / Crutch.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 拐 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 拐

拐弯 guǎi wān

To turn a corner

向左拐 xiàng zuǒ guǎi

turn left

拐角 guǎi jiǎo

Corner

Example Sentences

在前面的路口拐弯。

zài qián miàn de lù kǒu guǎi wān

Turn at the intersection ahead.

请在这里向左拐。

qǐng zài zhè lǐ xiàng zuǒ guǎi

Please turn left here.

书店就在那个拐角。

shū diàn jiù zài nà ge guǎi jiǎo

The bookstore is right at that corner.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拐 (guǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拐

What does 拐 (guǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拐 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拐?

What common words use 拐?

How to Write 拐 (guǎi)