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揆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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揆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
揆 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

揆 Stroke Order — How to Write 揆

Stroke Order

揆 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

揆 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌癸

揆 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 癸 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 9 more strokes

揆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • kuí

Meanings of 揆 in Chinese

1

kuí揆

To estimate, conjecture, or surmise, often implying careful consideration or analysis.
我们应该仔细揆度事情的发展，以便做出明智的决策。
We should carefully estimate the development of things to make wise decisions.
A principle, standard, or criterion for judgment, often implying a long-standing or fundamental rule.
衡量此举，当以长远发展为揆
When evaluating this action, long-term development should be the guiding principle.
Affairs; matters. Used in formal contexts, often referring to managing or overseeing various responsibilities or the overall situation.
他统揆全局，确保所有要务按计划推进
He oversees the entire situation, ensuring all important matters progress as planned.
To manage; to take charge of; to oversee.
他负责揆管社区的公益项目。
He is responsible for managing the community's public welfare projects.
An old term for a person overseeing government affairs, such as a prime minister or cabinet chief.
他曾坐拥揆席，为百姓谋福祉。
He once held the position of prime minister, seeking well-being for the common people.

Common Words and Phrases with 揆

1
kuí揆qíng情duó度lǐ理
to conjecture on the basis of reason; to weigh the pros and cons
这件事的来龙去脉我们都还不清楚，但揆情度理，他应该不会无缘无故这样做。
We are still unclear about the full story of this matter, but assessing it based on reason and circumstances, he shouldn't have done it without any reason.
2
kuí揆xí席
the position of prime minister
凭借出众的才华和深厚的学识，他最终荣登揆席，掌管学府要务。
With his exceptional talent and profound knowledge, he finally ascended to the chief administrative position, managing the key affairs of the academy.

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Questions about 揆

What does 揆 mean in Chinese?

揆 (kuí) means “To estimate” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 揆?

揆 is pronounced kuí in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 揆 have?

揆 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 揆?

揆 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 揆?

The radical of 揆 is 扌, and 揆 is a phono-semantic compound.