Sound Clues (Phonetic)
圭

圭

guīSound ClueSound clue Guī (Jade tablet / Fertile soil)
Strokes 6 strokes
Clue Type Sound Clues (Phonetic)
Derivatives 13 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Jade tablet, double earth, sound clue for guī / jiā / wá / xié

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 圭 inside new characters. It often works like a guī sound clue; the changing part usually tells you the meaning area.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 圭

Locate component 圭 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage phonetic sound clue (guī)

Use 圭 as a sound anchor; the character has high likelihood of sharing pronunciation or rhyming with "guī".

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (13 characters)

Click any character to view animated stroke order or practice writing.

挂
guàMeaning Clue
扌

hang up

桂
guìMeaning Clue
木

cassia or cinnamon tree

佳
jiāMeaning Clue
亻

good, excellent, beautiful

鞋
xiéMeaning Clue
革

shoe

蛙
wāMeaning Clue
虫

frog

封
fēngMeaning Clue
寸

to seal, to close, to confer

街
jiēMeaning Clue
哇
wāMeaning Clue
娃
wáMeaning Clue
卦
guàMeaning Clue
闺
guīMeaning Clue
洼
wāMeaning Clue
硅
guīMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 圭

What role does component 圭 play in Chinese characters?

圭 (guī) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Phonetic Sound Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 圭 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 圭, use "guī" as a phonetic anchor to guess its pronunciation, then check the remaining radical for semantic meaning.