Meanings of 旮
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 旮
Podcast: 旮
Podcast: 旮
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 旮
While 旮 is commonly used in informal contexts, be careful not to confuse it with more formal terms for corners, such as 角 (jiǎo). It's often combined with 旯 (la), as in 旮旯, which emphasizes a remote or obscure corner.
Although 旮 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should recognize its usage in regional speech. It connects to HSK Level 2 vocabulary like 角 (jiǎo), which also relates to angles and corners, helping students understand spatial terms.
Learners might confuse 旮 with similar-sounding characters like 垢 (gòu), which means dirt or filth. Ensure you practice the pronunciation and context of use to avoid this mix-up.
Pronunciation of 旮
Drill the tone of 旮 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 旮
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 旮
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 旮? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Decomposition of 旮
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 旮?
How to say corner, nook, recess in Chinese
“corner, nook, recess” in Chinese is旮
The character 旮 (gā) refers to a corner, nook, or recess in a space. It is often used in colloquial expressions and regional dialects, particularly to describe hidden or less visible areas, like the corners of a room or the recesses of a street.
When to use 旮
While 旮 is commonly used in informal contexts, be careful not to confuse it with more formal terms for corners, such as 角 (jiǎo). It's often combined with 旯 (la), as in 旮旯, which emphasizes a remote or obscure corner.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 旮 with similar-sounding characters like 垢 (gòu), which means dirt or filth. Ensure you practice the pronunciation and context of use to avoid this mix-up.
Write 旮
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 旮 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 旮
旮 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
“你钻到那____旯里搞什么鬼呀? ”
'What the devil do you do in that galley there?'
Example Sentences for 旮 (1)
Word Family of 旮
Compound Meaning
What does 旮旯 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 旮
While both refer to corners, 旮 is more informal and often used in dialects, whereas 角 is the standard term used in formal contexts.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 旮?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.