How to Write 龟
The character 龟 (guī) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 龟 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
龟 is pronounced guī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Turtle / Tortoise (Simplified).
This is a polyphonic character with readings: guī, jūn.
Common Words with 龟
Example Sentences
乌龟虽然爬得慢，但意志力非常坚强。
wū guī suī rán pá dé màn dàn yì zhì lì fēi cháng jiān qiáng
Although turtles crawl slowly, their willpower is very strong.
成年的海龟会游回沙滩产卵。
chéng nián de hǎi guī huì yóu huí shā tān chǎn luǎn
Adult sea turtles swim back to the beach to lay eggs.
长期的干旱导致农田里的泥土发生了龟裂。
cháng qī de gān hàn dǎo zhì nóng tián lǐ de ní tǔ fā shēng le jūn liè
The prolonged drought caused the soil in the fields to crack.
龟甲可以入药。
guī jiǎ kě yǐ rù yào 。
Tortoise shell can be used as medicine.
Practice Writing 龟 (guī)
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