COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贵 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 贵 (guì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
expensive
guìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guì
贵
expensive
Common words
bǎo guì
宝贵
valuable; precious; to value; to treasure
guì xìng
贵姓
what is your surname?; (May I ask) your surname?
zhēn guì
珍贵
precious
áng guì
昂贵
expensive; costly
guì zhòng
贵重
precious
gāo guì
高贵
grandeur; noble
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 贵
Say “guì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
bǎo guì
valuable; precious; to value; to treasure
guì xìng
what is your surname?; (May I ask) your surname?
zhēn guì
precious
áng guì
expensive; costly
guì zhòng
precious
gāo guì
grandeur; noble
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贵?
贵 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 贵 (guì) mean?
贵 (guì) means expensive.
What is the radical of 贵?
The radical of 贵 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.