COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 龟 is built
Traditional etymology note: A turtle; compare 龜
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How to Write 龟 (guī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
tortoise; turtle
guīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guī
龟
tortoise; turtle
Common words
wū guī
乌龟
tortoise; cuckold
guī
龟
tortoise; turtle; (coll.) cuckold
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
龟
龟
龟
龟
龟
龟
龟
龟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 龟
Say “guī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 龟
Common words and phrases
wū guī
tortoise; cuckold
guī
tortoise; turtle; (coll.) cuckold
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 龟?
龟 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 龟 (guī) mean?
龟 (guī) means tortoise; turtle.
What is the radical of 龟?
The radical of 龟 is 龟, associated with Not yet classified.