圭 (guī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 圭 (guī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 圭 (guī) means "Jade tablet (ancient ceremonial vessel)". with 6 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 圭 stroke by stroke?

圭 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 圭 and 圣?

圭 (guī) 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 圭?

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 圭?

Common words containing 圭 include: 圭臬 (guī niè) — Criterion; standard; benchmark; 圭角 (guī jiǎo) — Sharp corner; prominence; rough edges; 土圭 (tǔ guī) — Gnomon (ancient astronomical instrument).

How to Write 圭

The character 圭 (guī) 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

圭 is pronounced guī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Jade tablet (ancient ceremonial vessel).

Common Words with 圭

圭臬 guī niè

Criterion; standard; benchmark

圭角 guī jiǎo

Sharp corner; prominence; rough edges

土圭 tǔ guī

Gnomon (ancient astronomical instrument)

Example Sentences

这被奉为圭臬。

zhè bèi fèng wéi guī niè

This is regarded as a gold standard.

他的性格很有圭角。

tā de xìng gé hěn yǒu guī jiǎo

He has a sharp and prickly personality.

古人用土圭测影。

gǔ rén yòng tǔ guī cè yǐng

Ancient people used gnomons to measure shadows.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 圭 (guī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 圭

What does 圭 (guī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 圭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 圭 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 圭?

What common words use 圭?

How to Write 圭 (guī)