COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 鬼
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
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Traditional etymology note: A ghost with a scary face
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How to Write 鬼 (guǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
disembodied spirit; ghost; devil
guǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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guǐ
鬼
disembodied spirit; ghost; devil
Common words
gǎo guǐ
搞鬼
to make mischief; to play tricks
mó guǐ
魔鬼
devil
dǎn xiǎo guǐ
胆小鬼
coward
guǐ
鬼
disembodied spirit; ghost; devil; (suffix) person with a certain vice or addiction etc; sly; crafty; resourceful (variant of 詭|诡[gui3]); one of the 28 constellations of ancient Chinese astronomy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 鬼
Say “guǐ” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 鬼
Common words and phrases
gǎo guǐ
to make mischief; to play tricks
mó guǐ
devil
dǎn xiǎo guǐ
coward
guǐ
disembodied spirit; ghost; devil; (suffix) person with a certain vice or addiction etc; sly; crafty; resourceful (variant of 詭|诡[gui3]); one of the 28 constellations of ancient Chinese astronomy
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鬼?
鬼 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 鬼 (guǐ) mean?
鬼 (guǐ) means disembodied spirit; ghost; devil.
What is the radical of 鬼?
The radical of 鬼 is 鬼, associated with Not yet classified.