COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 圭 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 挂 (guà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hang; to suspend (from a hook etc)
guàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guà
挂
to hang; to suspend (from a hook etc)
Common words
guà hào
挂号
to register (at a hospital etc); to send by registered mail
guà gōu
挂钩
to couple; to link; to hook together; (fig.) (preceded by 與|与[yu3] + {entity}) to establish contact (with {entity}); (Tw) to collude (with {entity}); (fig.) to link (marketing efforts with production etc); to peg (welfare payments to inflation etc); to tie (remuneration to performance etc); hook (on which to hang sth); latch hook; coupling
guà niàn
挂念
to feel anxious about; to have (sth) weighing on one's mind
guà shī
挂失
to report the loss of something
qiān guà
牵挂
to worry about; to be concerned about
xuán guà
悬挂
to suspend; to hang; (vehicle) suspension
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挂
挂
挂
挂
挂
挂
挂
挂
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挂
Say “guà” 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 挂
Common words and phrases
guà hào
to register (at a hospital etc); to send by registered mail
guà gōu
to couple; to link; to hook together; (fig.) (preceded by 與|与[yu3] + {entity}) to establish contact (with {entity}); (Tw) to collude (with {entity}); (fig.) to link (marketing efforts with production etc); to peg (welfare payments to inflation etc); to tie (remuneration to performance etc); hook (on which to hang sth); latch hook; coupling
guà niàn
to feel anxious about; to have (sth) weighing on one's mind
guà shī
to report the loss of something
qiān guà
to worry about; to be concerned about
xuán guà
to suspend; to hang; (vehicle) suspension
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“挂”。
Zhège zì shì “guà”.
This character is “挂”.
我正在学习“挂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guà” zì.
I am learning the character “挂”.
请写一遍“挂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guà”.
Please write “挂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挂?
挂 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挂 (guà) mean?
挂 (guà) means to hang; to suspend (from a hook etc).
What is the radical of 挂?
The radical of 挂 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.