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葛 Stroke Order — How to Write 葛

Stroke Order

葛 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

葛 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹曷

葛 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 曷 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 9 more strokes

葛 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • gé
  • ɡě

Meanings of 葛 in Chinese

1

gé葛

Gé refers to kudzu, a perennial herbaceous plant. Its stems can be woven into baskets and ropes, and its fibers are used to make cloth (gé bù). Its large tuber, known as 'gé gēn' (kudzu root), can be processed into starch and used in medicine. Common usages include 'gé bù' (kudzu cloth), 'gé jīn' (kudzu turban), and 'gé lǚ' (kudzu shoes).
这件夏装是用轻薄的葛布制成的，穿着非常凉爽。
This summer outfit is made from lightweight kudzu cloth, which is very cool and comfortable to wear.
A patterned textile, often made with silk warp and cotton or linen weft.
这件衣服是用优质的葛布制成的，穿着很舒适。
This garment is made from high-quality kudzu fabric, making it very comfortable to wear.
2

ɡě葛

surname

Common Words and Phrases with 葛

1
gé葛bù布
Kudzu fiber cloth
这件夏衫是用上好的葛布制作的，穿起来非常凉爽。
This summer shirt is made from fine kudzu cloth, making it very cool and comfortable to wear.
2
gé葛fěn粉
Kudzu root starch, extracted from the roots of the kudzu vine.
炎热的夏天，来一碗冰镇葛粉羹，既解暑又清甜
On a hot summer day, a bowl of chilled kudzu powder jelly is both refreshing and sweet.
3
gé葛gēn根
Kudzu root (Pueraria lobata root), a traditional Chinese medicine used to reduce fever, treat hypertension, and relieve neck stiffness.
葛根常用于中药配方中，以缓解颈部和肩部的僵硬。
Kudzu root is frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine formulas to alleviate stiffness in the neck and shoulders.
4
gé葛jīn巾
A headscarf made of ko-hemp cloth, worn in ancient times.
书生头戴葛巾，手持书卷，在林间小径上信步而行
The scholar, wearing a ramie headscarf, strolled leisurely along the forest path with a book in hand.
5
gé葛téng藤
Complications; entangled relationships.
他们之间多年的财务纠纷，就像一团理不清的葛藤，剪不断理还乱。
The financial disputes between them, lasting for many years, are like an intractable entanglement, impossible to resolve.
6
gě葛xiān仙mǐ米
Gexianmi (葛仙米), or Nostoc, is an edible and medicinal blue-green algae found in damp places, characterized by its gelatinous, bead-like structure.
葛仙米是一种营养丰富的食材，常被用来制作汤羹或凉拌。
Ge Xian Mi is a nutrient-rich ingredient, often used to make soups or cold dishes.

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Questions about 葛

What does 葛 mean in Chinese?

葛 (gé) means “Gé refers to kudzu” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 葛?

葛 has 2 pronunciations: gé, ɡě.

How many strokes does 葛 have?

葛 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 葛?

葛 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 葛?

The radical of 葛 is 艹, and 葛 is a phono-semantic compound.