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妫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
妫guīname of a riverunknown, 7 strokes, radical 女
妫guīsurnameg, 7 strokes, radical 女
妫guīsurname Guiunknown, 7 strokes, radical 女
guī(Gui1) T1
  1. 1name of a river
  2. 2surname
Also a Chinese surname, Gui — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

妫(媯)guī(Gui1)

The character 妫 (guī) primarily serves as a surname in Chinese. It can also refer to the name of a river, specifically the Guishui River. This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, making its context more relevant in historical or geographical discussions.

Strokes7Radical女
Cultural Note

The surname 妫 is historically significant and may be found among certain Chinese ethnic groups, reflecting the diversity of Chinese surnames and their historical roots.

Memory Tip

Imagine a woman (女, a radical in 妫) named Gui who lives by a river. The character combines 'woman' with a unique twist, creating a visual story of a female figure by the river, helping you remember both its form and pronunciation.

Meanings of 妫

guī(Gui1)
1name of a river
2surname
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About 妫

妫Simplified
媯Traditional
7Strokes
女Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 妫

Usage Notes

This character is primarily a surname and not commonly used in daily conversation, which may lead to confusion. It is important to recognize it as a proper noun when encountered. Avoid using it in informal contexts where surnames are not typically discussed.

HSK Study Tips

Since 妫 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on recognizing its form and pronunciation for proper context. It connects to other surnames and geographical terms, enriching vocabulary related to names and places.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 妫 with more common surnames due to its rarity. For instance, using it interchangeably with surnames like 王 (Wáng) or 李 (Lǐ) can lead to inaccuracies.

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Pronunciation of 妫

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Etymology of 妫

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Decomposition of 妫

IDS Structure⿰女为
妫Full Character
=
女nü3
left
为wei2
right
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Which of these is a component of 妫?

How to say name of a river in Chinese

“name of a river” in Chinese is妫guī

The character 妫 (guī) primarily serves as a surname in Chinese. It can also refer to the name of a river, specifically the Guishui River. This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, making its context more relevant in historical or geographical discussions.

When to use 妫

This character is primarily a surname and not commonly used in daily conversation, which may lead to confusion. It is important to recognize it as a proper noun when encountered. Avoid using it in informal contexts where surnames are not typically discussed.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 妫 with more common surnames due to its rarity. For instance, using it interchangeably with surnames like 王 (Wáng) or 李 (Lǐ) can lead to inaccuracies.

Write 妫

妫

Practice writing 妫 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 妫

Words Containing This Character1
妫guīsurname Gui媯
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Compound Meaning

What does 妫 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 妫

妫 means a surname and also refers to a river, specifically the Guishui River.

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