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

Q: What does 跪 (guì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 跪 (guì) means "to kneel". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跪 stroke by stroke?

跪 has 13 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 跪 and 䠀?

跪 (guì) and 䠀 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 跪?

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

Q: What common words use 跪?

Common words containing 跪 include: 跪下 (guì xià) — to kneel down; 跪拜 (guì bài) — to worship on one's knees; 跪地 (guì dì) — to kneel on the ground.

How to Write 跪

The character 跪 (guì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

跪 is pronounced guì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to kneel.

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

Common Words with 跪

跪下 guì xià

to kneel down

跪拜 guì bài

to worship on one's knees

跪地 guì dì

to kneel on the ground

Example Sentences

他跪下向她求婚。

tā guì xià xiàng tā qiú hūn

He knelt down to propose to her.

很多人在庙里跪拜。

hěn duō rén zài miào lǐ guì bài

Many people are kneeling and praying in the temple.

他跪地寻找钥匙。

tā guì dì xún zhǎo yào shi

He knelt on the ground to look for the keys.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

趺 fū

趼 jiǎn

Practice Writing 跪 (guì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跪

What does 跪 (guì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跪 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跪?

What common words use 跪?

How to Write 跪 (guì)