柜 (guì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 柜 (guì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柜 (guì) means "cabinet or counter". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柜 stroke by stroke?

柜 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柜 and 朱?

柜 (guì) and 朱 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 柜?

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

Q: What common words use 柜?

Common words containing 柜 include: 柜子 (guì zi) — cabinet or cupboard; 衣柜 (yī guì) — Wardrobe / Closet; 柜台 (guì tái) — counter.

How to Write 柜

The character 柜 (guì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

柜 is pronounced guì in Mandarin Chinese. It means cabinet or counter.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 柜 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 柜

柜子 guì zi

cabinet or cupboard

衣柜 yī guì

Wardrobe / Closet

柜台 guì tái

counter

Example Sentences

柜子里有衣服。

guì zi lǐ yǒu yī fú

There are clothes in the cabinet.

这个衣柜很大。

zhè ge yī guì hěn dà

This wardrobe is very large.

请去柜台结账。

qǐng qù guì tái jié zhàng

Please go to the counter to pay the bill.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 柜 (guì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柜

What does 柜 (guì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柜 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柜?

What common words use 柜?

How to Write 柜 (guì)