COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 寡 is built
寡 can be remembered by breaking it into 宀 + 頁 + 刀. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 寡 (guǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
few
guǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guǎ
寡
few
Common words
guǎ fù
寡妇
widow
gū lòu guǎ wén
孤陋寡闻
ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 寡
Say “guǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
guǎ fù
widow
gū lòu guǎ wén
ignorant and inexperienced; ill-informed and narrow-minded
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 寡?
寡 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 寡 (guǎ) mean?
寡 (guǎ) means few.
What is the radical of 寡?
The radical of 寡 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.