椁 (guǒ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 椁 (guǒ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 椁 (guǒ) means "Outer coffin". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 椁 stroke by stroke?

椁 has 12 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 椁 and 柴?

椁 (guǒ) and 柴 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 椁?

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 椁?

Common words containing 椁 include: 棺椁 (guān guǒ) — Inner and outer coffins; 外椁 (wài guǒ) — outer coffin; 木椁 (mù guǒ) — outer wooden coffin.

How to Write 椁

The character 椁 (guǒ) is written with 12 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

椁 is pronounced guǒ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Outer coffin.

Common Words with 椁

棺椁 guān guǒ

Inner and outer coffins

外椁 wài guǒ

outer coffin

木椁 mù guǒ

outer wooden coffin

Example Sentences

古代的棺椁很大。

gǔ dài de guān guǒ hěn dà

Ancient coffins and outer coffins were very large.

这是一个石头外椁。

zhè shì yí gè shí tou wài guǒ

This is a stone outer coffin.

墓里发现了木椁。

mù lǐ fā xiàn le mù guǒ

An outer wooden coffin was found in the tomb.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

Practice Writing 椁 (guǒ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 椁

What does 椁 (guǒ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 椁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 椁 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 椁?

What common words use 椁?

How to Write 椁 (guǒ)