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

Q: What does 晷 (guǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 晷 (guǐ) means "Sundial / Time". with 12 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 晷 stroke by stroke?

晷 has 12 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 晷 and 㬎?

晷 (guǐ) and 㬎 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 晷?

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

Q: What common words use 晷?

Common words containing 晷 include: 日晷 (rì guǐ) — Sundial; 晷针 (guǐ zhēn) — Gnomon (sundial needle); 晷刻 (guǐ kè) — Time measured by a sundial / Moment.

How to Write 晷

The character 晷 (guǐ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

晷 is pronounced guǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sundial / Time.

Common Words with 晷

日晷 rì guǐ

Sundial

晷针 guǐ zhēn

Gnomon (sundial needle)

晷刻 guǐ kè

Time measured by a sundial / Moment

Example Sentences

故宫里有一个日晷。

gù gōng lǐ yǒu yí gè rì guǐ

There is a sundial in the Forbidden City.

日晷的晷针指向北方。

rì guǐ de guǐ zhēn zhǐ xiàng běi fāng

The gnomon of the sundial points north.

晷刻记录了时间的变化。

guǐ kè jì lù le shí jiān de biàn huà

The sundial marks record the passage of time.

Similar Characters

㬎 xiǎn

晁 cháo

晃 huǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 晷

What does 晷 (guǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 晷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 晷 and 㬎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 晷?

What common words use 晷?

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