(guī)

11 strokes

silicon (chemistry)

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
guī
Meaning
silicon (chemistry)
Strokes
11
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰石圭

In this compound, the meaning comes from (mineral); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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  11. 11

Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

guīshā

silicon sand

Open 硅沙 page →
guīpiàn

silicon chip

Open 硅片 page →

polycrystalline silicon (used in electronics)

Open 多晶硅 page →
guī

silicon-based

Open 硅基 page →
guīzhī

silicone grease

Open 硅脂 page →

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