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

Q: What does 轨 (guǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 轨 (guǐ) means "Track, rail, or orbit". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 轨 stroke by stroke?

轨 has 6 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 轨 and 斩?

轨 (guǐ) and 斩 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 轨?

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

Q: What common words use 轨?

Common words containing 轨 include: 轨道 (guǐ dào) — Track or orbit; 出轨 (chū guǐ) — to derail or have an affair; 铁轨 (tiě guǐ) — rail / railway track.

How to Write 轨

The character 轨 (guǐ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 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

轨 is pronounced guǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Track, rail, or orbit.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 轨 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 轨

轨道 guǐ dào

Track or orbit

出轨 chū guǐ

to derail or have an affair

铁轨 tiě guǐ

rail / railway track

Example Sentences

火车有轨道。

huǒ chē yǒu guǐ dào

Trains have tracks.

火车出轨了。

huǒ chē chū guǐ le

The train derailed.

铁轨很长。

tiě guǐ hěn zhǎng

The rails are very long.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

车 chē

轧 gá

Practice Writing 轨 (guǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轨

What does 轨 (guǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 轨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 轨 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 轨?

What common words use 轨?

How to Write 轨 (guǐ)