匦 (guǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匦 (guǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匦 (guǐ) means "small box; ballot box". with 8 strokes and the radical 匚.

Q: How do you write 匦 stroke by stroke?

匦 has 8 strokes. The radical is 匚. 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 匦 and 匠?

匦 (guǐ) and 匠 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 匦?

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

Q: What common words use 匦?

Common words containing 匦 include: 投票匦 (tóu piào guǐ) — ballot box; 票匦 (piào guǐ) — Ballot box; 铁匦 (tiě guǐ) — iron chest / iron box.

How to Write 匦

The character 匦 (guǐ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

匦 is pronounced guǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means small box; ballot box.

Common Words with 匦

投票匦 tóu piào guǐ

ballot box

票匦 piào guǐ

Ballot box

铁匦 tiě guǐ

iron chest / iron box

Example Sentences

请把票投进投票匦。

qǐng bǎ piào tóu jìn tóu piào guǐ

Please put the ballot into the ballot box.

票匦已经满了。

piào guǐ yǐ jīng mǎn le

The ballot box is already full.

这是一个铁匦。

zhè shì yí gè tiě guǐ

This is an iron box.

Similar Characters

匠 jiàng

匡 kuāng

匣 xiá

Practice Writing 匦 (guǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匦

What does 匦 (guǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匦 and 匠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匦?

What common words use 匦?

How to Write 匦 (guǐ)