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

Q: What does 规 (guī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 规 (guī) means "Rule; regulation; compasses". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 见.

Q: How do you write 规 stroke by stroke?

规 has 8 strokes. The radical is 见. 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 规 and 观?

规 (guī) and 观 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 规?

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

Q: What common words use 规?

Common words containing 规 include: 规定 (guī dìng) — Regulation; provision; to stipulate; 规则 (guī zé) — Rule; regulation; 规划 (guī huà) — To plan; planning; program.

How to Write 规

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

规 is pronounced guī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rule; regulation; compasses.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 规 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 规

规定 guī dìng

Regulation; provision; to stipulate

规则 guī zé

Rule; regulation

规划 guī huà

To plan; planning; program

Example Sentences

请遵守学校的规定。

qǐng zūn shǒu xué xiào de guī dìng

Please follow the school regulations.

游戏规则非常简单。

yóu xì guī zé fēi cháng jiǎn dān

The game rules are very simple.

他在规划未来的生活。

tā zài guī huà wèi lái de shēng huó

He is planning his future life.

Similar Characters

观 guān

觅 mì

觇 chān

Practice Writing 规 (guī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 规

What does 规 (guī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 规 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 规 and 观?

What mistakes do learners make writing 规?

What common words use 规?

How to Write 规 (guī)