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估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
估 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

估 Stroke Order — How to Write 估

Stroke Order

估 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.

估 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻古

估 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 古 indicates the sound.

Radical: 亻 + 5 more strokes

估 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • gū
  • gù

Meanings of 估 in Chinese

1

gū估

To estimate, to appraise, or make a rough calculation.
我估计这次项目会提前完成。
I estimate this project will be completed ahead of schedule.
A merchant or trader (an archaic usage of '估' pronounced gū).
那位估客从远方带来了珍稀的货物。
That merchant brought rare goods from afar.
2

gù估

Gūyī refers to second-hand clothing for sale, or new garments made from inferior materials or with rough workmanship.
那家旧货店里有很多样式独特的估衣。
That second-hand store has many uniquely styled gūyī (second-hand or inferior-quality clothes).

Common Words and Phrases with 估

1
gū估chǎn产
To estimate the yield or output, especially for crops.
公司委托第三方机构对所有固定资产进行估产，以更新账面价值。
The company commissioned a third-party agency to appraise all fixed assets to update their book value.
2
gū估duī堆ér儿
To estimate the quantity or value of a pile of goods.
老板娘经验丰富，一眼就能估堆儿出这批水果的总价。
The proprietress is experienced; she can estimate the total price of this batch of fruit with just one look.
3
gū估jì计
To estimate, evaluate, or predict something; to make an approximate judgment or calculation.
根据目前的进展，我们估计这个项目能在下个月完成。
Based on the current progress, we estimate that this project can be completed next month.
4
gū估jià价
To estimate the value or price of something; to appraise or evaluate.
专家对这幅古董画进行了详细的估价。
The expert conducted a detailed appraisal of this antique painting.
5
gū估liang量
to estimate; to assess; to appraise
我们需要估量完成这个项目所需的时间。
We need to estimate the time required to complete this project.
6
gū估mō摸
to reckon; to guess
我估摸着这场雨大概还得下个把小时才能停
I reckon this rain will probably last another hour before it stops.
7
gū估suàn算
To make a rough estimate or approximate calculation of something, especially its quantity or value.
他们正在估算完成这项工作所需的总时间。
They are estimating the total time required to complete this task.
8
gù估yī衣
secondhand clothes
奶奶年轻时常去估衣铺淘换好看的旧衣服。
When she was young, Grandma often visited second-hand clothes shops to find beautiful used garments.

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Questions about 估

What does 估 mean in Chinese?

估 (gū) means “To estimate” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 估?

估 has 2 pronunciations: gū, gù.

How many strokes does 估 have?

估 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 估?

估 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 估?

The radical of 估 is 亻, and 估 is a phono-semantic compound.