COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 柜 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 巨 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 柜 (guì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cupboard
guìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guì
柜
cupboard
Common words
guì zi
柜子
cupboard; cabinet
guì tái
柜台
sales counter; front desk; bar; (of markets, medicines etc) OTC (over-the-counter)
zhuān guì
专柜
sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product (e.g. alcohol)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 柜
Say “guì” 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 柜
Common words and phrases
guì zi
cupboard; cabinet
guì tái
sales counter; front desk; bar; (of markets, medicines etc) OTC (over-the-counter)
zhuān guì
sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product (e.g. alcohol)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 柜?
柜 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 柜 (guì) mean?
柜 (guì) means cupboard.
What is the radical of 柜?
The radical of 柜 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.