COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呱 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 瓜 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 呱 (guā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
crying sound of child
guāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guā
呱
crying sound of child
Common words
guā
呱
crying sound of child
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 呱
Say “guā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 呱
Common words and phrases
guā
crying sound of child
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“呱”。
Zhège zì shì “guā”.
This character is “呱”.
我正在学习“呱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guā” zì.
I am learning the character “呱”.
请写一遍“呱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guā”.
Please write “呱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呱?
呱 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 呱 (guā) mean?
呱 (guā) means crying sound of child.
What is the radical of 呱?
The radical of 呱 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.