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

Q: What does 桧 (guì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桧 (guì) means "Chinese juniper". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桧 stroke by stroke?

桧 has 10 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 桧 and 杪?

桧 (guì) and 杪 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 桧?

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 桧?

Common words containing 桧 include: 桧树 (guì shù) — Chinese juniper tree; 桧木 (guì mù) — Cypress wood / Hinoki; 秦桧 (qín guì) — Qin Hui (historical figure).

How to Write 桧

The character 桧 (guì) is written with 10 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

桧 is pronounced guì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chinese juniper.

Common Words with 桧

桧树 guì shù

Chinese juniper tree

桧木 guì mù

Cypress wood / Hinoki

秦桧 qín guì

Qin Hui (historical figure)

Example Sentences

桧树四季常青。

guì shù sì jì cháng qīng

Chinese junipers are evergreen all year round.

桧木有淡淡香味。

guì mù yǒu dàn dàn xiāng wèi

Cypress wood has a faint fragrance.

秦桧是历史人物。

qín guì shì lì shǐ rén wù

Qin Hui is a historical figure.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桧

What does 桧 (guì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桧 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桧?

What common words use 桧?

How to Write 桧 (guì)