龟 Stroke Order — How to Write 龟
龟 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 龟, 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.
龟 Radical and Character Components
龟 is a pictograph. A turtle; compare 龜.
Radical: 龟 + 0 more strokes
龟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- guī
- jūn
- qiū
Meanings of 龟 in Chinese
1
guī龟
A reptile with a hard shell, known for its slow movement and long lifespan, often referred to as a turtle or tortoise.
小乌龟慢悠悠地在池塘边晒太阳。
The little turtle slowly basked in the sun by the pond.
A derogatory term for a cuckold (a man whose wife has been unfaithful). Historically, also used for a man who ran a brothel.
他老婆跟人跑了，街坊们都背地里叫他‘龟’。
His wife ran off with someone else, and the neighbors secretly called him a 'cuckold'.
2
jūn龟
Same as '皲' (jūn), referring to chapped or cracked skin.
他的手在冬天容易龟裂
His hands easily chap in winter.
3
qiū龟
Refers to 'Qiūcí' (龟兹), an ancient kingdom in the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty, located in present-day Xinjiang.
许多历史学者对龟兹文化很感兴趣。
Many historians are very interested in Qiūcí culture.
Common Words and Phrases with 龟
1
Tortoise plastron, the abdominal shell of a tortoise, used as a medicinal material in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
医生建议他服用含有龟板的草药，以帮助滋阴补肾
The doctor recommended he take herbal medicine containing tortoise plastron to help nourish yin and tonify the kidneys.
2
A tortoise shell, especially one used for divination in ancient China, particularly during the Yin-Shang dynasty, with carved inscriptions related to prophecies.
古人利用龟甲来预测未来，这是他们信仰体系的一部分。
Ancient people used turtle shells to predict the future, which was part of their belief system.
3
A past event or incident that serves as an example or a warning for the future.
先辈们的人生轨迹，对我们而言，是学习和反思的龟鉴
The life journeys of our predecessors serve as a valuable historical mirror for us to learn from and reflect upon.
4
The development of fine cracks or fissures on a surface, such as dry land, skin, or coatings, often due to drying, aging, or cold.
长时间暴露在阳光下，这块木头表面开始出现龟裂。
Prolonged exposure to sunlight caused fine cracks to appear on the surface of this piece of wood.
5
To withdraw into passive defense or hide, similar to a turtle pulling its head into its shell, often out of fear or to avoid confrontation.
他一遇到困难就喜欢龟缩起来，不敢面对。
He tends to retreat into his shell whenever he faces difficulties, unwilling to confront them.
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Qiuci (Qiūcí) was an ancient state in the Western Regions, located in the present-day Kuche County area of Xinjiang, China.
龟兹是丝绸之路上重要的文化交汇点，其石窟艺术举世闻名。
Qiuci was an important cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, and its grotto art is world-renowned.
More words with 龟
- wū乌guī龟turtle, tortoise
- hǎi海guī龟sea turtle, returnee
- xiǎo小wū乌guī龟little turtle, baby turtle
- cài蔡guī龟Cai Gui, Cai turtle
- guī龟xíng形turtle-shaped, chelonian
- guī龟jiǎ甲shòu兽gǔ骨oracle bones, tortoise shells and animal bones
- qiū龟cí兹gǔ古guó国Kucha Kingdom, Ancient Kucha Kingdom
Idioms with 龟
- guī龟hè鹤zhī之nián年long and prosperous life
- guī龟máo毛tù兔jiǎo角something impossible or nonexistent
- tù兔jiǎo角guī龟máo毛non-existent, illusory, or without substance
- guī龟hè鹤xiá遐líng龄Live as long as a tortoise and crane
- guī龟lěng冷zhī支chuáng床unfulfilled ambition, lying low, waiting for opportunity
- guī龟lóng龙lín鳞fèng凤esteemed and virtuous individuals
- guī龟nián年hè鹤shòu寿Live a long life like a tortoise or crane
- guī龟nián年hè鹤suàn算wish someone a long life
- bù不guī龟shǒu手yào药humble skill with great utility
- gòu诟guī龟hū呼tiān天lament one's unfortunate fate
- guā刮máo毛guī龟bèi背attempt the impossible
- jī鸡xiōng胸guī龟bèi背pigeon-chested and humpbacked
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Open the tool →Questions about 龟
What does 龟 mean in Chinese?
龟 (guī) means “A reptile with a hard shell” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 龟?
龟 has 3 pronunciations: guī, jūn, qiū.
How many strokes does 龟 have?
龟 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 龟?
龟 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 龟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 龟?
The radical of 龟 is 龟, and 龟 is a pictograph.
