COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拐 is built
Traditional etymology note: To take another 另 by force 扌
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How to Write 拐 (guǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to turn (a corner etc)
guǎiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
guǎi
拐
to turn (a corner etc)
Common words
guǎi wān
拐弯
to go round a curve; to turn a corner; fig. a new direction
guǎi zhàng
拐杖
crutches; crutch; walking stick
guǎi
拐
cane; walking stick; crutch; old man's staff
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
拐
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 拐
Say “guǎi” 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 拐
Common words and phrases
guǎi wān
to go round a curve; to turn a corner; fig. a new direction
guǎi zhàng
crutches; crutch; walking stick
guǎi
cane; walking stick; crutch; old man's staff
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拐?
拐 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拐 (guǎi) mean?
拐 (guǎi) means to turn (a corner etc).
What is the radical of 拐?
The radical of 拐 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.