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

Q: What does 闺 (guī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 闺 (guī) means "Boudoir; small door". with 9 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 闺 stroke by stroke?

闺 has 9 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 闺 and 闰?

闺 (guī) and 闰 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 闺?

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

Q: What common words use 闺?

Common words containing 闺 include: 闺蜜 (guī mì) — Best friend (female); close girlfriend; 闺女 (guī nǚ) — Daughter; girl; 闺房 (guī fáng) — Boudoir; lady's bedroom.

How to Write 闺

The character 闺 (guī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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

闺 is pronounced guī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Boudoir; small door.

Common Words with 闺

闺蜜 guī mì

Best friend (female); close girlfriend

闺女 guī nǚ

Daughter; girl

闺房 guī fáng

Boudoir; lady's bedroom

Example Sentences

她是我的闺蜜。

tā shì wǒ de guī mì

She is my best friend.

他有个好闺女。

tā yǒu gè hǎo guī nǚ

He has a good daughter.

这是她的闺房。

zhè shì tā de guī fáng

This is her private chamber.

Similar Characters

闰 rùn

闱 wéi

闲 xián

Practice Writing 闺 (guī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 闺

What does 闺 (guī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 闺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 闺 and 闰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 闺?

What common words use 闺?

How to Write 闺 (guī)