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皈 Stroke Order — How to Write 皈

Stroke Order

皈 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 白, 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.

皈 Radical and Character Components

Components:白反

Radical: 白 + 4 more strokes

皈 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • guī

Meanings of 皈 in Chinese

1

guī皈

To convert to a religion or become a follower, originally referring to the Buddhist initiation ritual.
他决定皈依佛教,从此过上了清修的生活。
He decided to convert to Buddhism and has lived a life of ascetic practice ever since.

Common Words and Phrases with 皈

1
guī皈yī依
The Buddhist ceremony of taking refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha) as an initiation for believers.
她经过深思熟虑后,决定皈依佛法,寻找内心的平静。
After much contemplation, she decided to take refuge in the Dharma, seeking inner peace.

Idioms with 皈

  • guī皈yī依fó佛fǎ法Convert to Buddhism
  • guī皈yī依sān三bǎo宝convert to Buddhism

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Questions about 皈

What does 皈 mean in Chinese?

皈 (guī) means “To convert to a religion or become a follower, originally referring to the Buddhist initiation ritual” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 皈?

皈 is pronounced guī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 皈 have?

皈 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 皈?

皈 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 白. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 皈?

The radical of 皈 is 白.

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