How to Write 皈
The character 皈 (guī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 白 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
皈 is pronounced guī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to follow / to convert to (religion).
Common Words with 皈
皈依
guī yī
to take refuge (in a religion) / to convert
皈心
guī xīn
To convert; to turn one's heart to
皈命
guī mìng
to devote one's life to / to take refuge in
Example Sentences
他决定皈依佛教。
tā jué dìng guī yī fó jiào
He decided to convert to Buddhism.
他有一颗皈依的心。
tā yǒu yī kē guī yī de xīn
He has a heart of devotion.
众生皈命于佛。
zhòng shēng guī mìng yú fú
All living beings take refuge in the Buddha.
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