COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 乖 is built
乖 can be remembered by breaking it into 千 + 北. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 乖 (guāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of a child) obedient, well-behaved
guāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guāi
乖
(of a child) obedient, well-behaved
Common words
guāi qiǎo
乖巧
clever (child); smart; lovable; cute
guāi
乖
(of a child) obedient, well-behaved; clever; shrewd; alert
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 乖
Say “guāi” 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 乖
Common words and phrases
guāi qiǎo
clever (child); smart; lovable; cute
guāi
(of a child) obedient, well-behaved; clever; shrewd; alert
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 乖?
乖 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 乖 (guāi) mean?
乖 (guāi) means (of a child) obedient, well-behaved.
What is the radical of 乖?
The radical of 乖 is 丿, associated with Not yet classified.