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妫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
guīsurnameg, 7 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
guīsurname Guiunknown, 7 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
guīname of a riverunknown, 7 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
guī(Gui1) T1
  1. 1surname
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
(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.

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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)
1surname
2name of a river
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About 妫

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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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

Decomposition of 妫

IDS Structure⿰女为
Full Character
=
nü3
left
wei2
right
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Cultural Notes for 妫

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 妫

Words Containing This Character1
guīsurname Gui
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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.