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

Q: What does 筀 (guì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筀 (guì) means "Gui bamboo". with 12 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 筀 stroke by stroke?

筀 has 12 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 筀 and 笄?

筀 (guì) and 笄 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 筀?

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

Q: What common words use 筀?

Common words containing 筀 include: 筀竹 (guì zhú) — Gui bamboo; 筀笋 (guì sǔn) — Gui bamboo shoots; 筀笛 (guì dí) — Gui bamboo flute.

How to Write 筀

The character 筀 (guì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

筀 is pronounced guì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gui bamboo.

Common Words with 筀

筀竹 guì zhú

Gui bamboo

筀笋 guì sǔn

Gui bamboo shoots

筀笛 guì dí

Gui bamboo flute

Example Sentences

山上有大片筀竹。

shān shàng yǒu dà piàn guì zhú

There is a large grove of Gui bamboo on the mountain.

筀笋的味道很鲜美。

guì sǔn de wèi dào hěn xiān měi

Gui bamboo shoots taste very delicious.

他用筀竹做了一支笛子。

tā yòng guì zhú zuò le yī zhī dí zi

He made a flute out of Gui bamboo.

Similar Characters

笄 jī

笆 bā

笊 zhào

Practice Writing 筀 (guì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筀

What does 筀 (guì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筀 and 笄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筀?

What common words use 筀?

How to Write 筀 (guì)