(guī)

HSK 7-913 strokes

(semiprecious stone)

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
guī
Meaning
(semiprecious stone); extraordinary
Strokes
13
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰王鬼

In this compound, the meaning comes from (jade); 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

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

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Words with

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

méiguī
HSK 7-9

rugosa rose (shrub) (Rosa rugosa) (CL:棵[ke1]); rose flower (CL:朵[duo3])

Open 玫瑰 page →
guībǎo
HSK 7-9

a treasure; a rare and valuable thing

Open 瑰宝 page →
guīwěi

ornate (style); magnificent

Open 瑰伟 page →
guī

magnificent; precious

Open 瑰奇 page →

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