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絓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
絓guàto hinder, to obstructx, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓guàtype of coarse silkunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓guàto offendunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓guàbag used to wrap silk before washingunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓guàto formunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓guàuniqueunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓kuāto hinder, to obstructx, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓kuātype of coarse silkunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓kuāto offendunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓kuābag used to wrap silk before washingunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓kuāto formunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
絓kuāuniqueunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糹
guà(gua4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1to hinder, to obstruct
  2. 2type of coarse silk
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March 24, 2026

絓guà(gua4)

The character 絓 (guà) primarily means 'to hinder' or 'to obstruct,' often used in contexts where something impedes progress or causes difficulties. It can also refer to a type of coarse silk or a bag used to wrap silk before washing, reflecting its historical ties to the silk industry. Additionally, it can imply offending someone or forming something unique.

Strokes12Radical糹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, silk has been a significant product, and the processes surrounding it, including washing and packaging, reflect the historical importance of silk trade. The character 絓 relates to this heritage, highlighting the intricacies involved in silk production.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large bag (the character's shape) filled with coarse silk that you are trying to carry but keeps snagging on obstacles, making it hard to move forward. The sound 'guà' is reminiscent of 'grab' or 'gag,' symbolizing how something can hinder your progress.

Meanings of 絓

guà(gua4)
primary
1to hinder, to obstruct
2type of coarse silk
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About 絓

絓Simplified
12Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 絓 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with the tone; this character is pronounced with the fourth tone. Typical collocations include phrases related to hindrance or obstruction in both literal and metaphorical senses.

HSK Study Tips

While 絓 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to themes of obstruction found in HSK Level 3 and 4 words. Students should focus on understanding its nuances and practice using it in sentences to grasp its varied meanings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 絓 with 給 (gěi), which means 'to give,' leading to incorrect sentences like '我絓你' (wǒ guà nǐ), which would be wrong for 'I give you.' The correct form for giving is '我給你' (wǒ gěi nǐ).

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Etymology of 絓

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)圭
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Case file: 絓

  1. 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half圭 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaythread
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 絓

IDS Structure⿰糹圭
絓Full Character
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糹si1
left
圭gui1
right
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How to say to hinder, to obstruct in Chinese

“to hinder, to obstruct” in Chinese is絓guà

The character 絓 (guà) primarily means 'to hinder' or 'to obstruct,' often used in contexts where something impedes progress or causes difficulties. It can also refer to a type of coarse silk or a bag used to wrap silk before washing, reflecting its historical ties to the silk industry. Additionally, it can imply offending someone or forming something unique.

When to use 絓

Common mistakes include confusing 絓 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with the tone; this character is pronounced with the fourth tone. Typical collocations include phrases related to hindrance or obstruction in both literal and metaphorical senses.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 絓 with 給 (gěi), which means 'to give,' leading to incorrect sentences like '我絓你' (wǒ guà nǐ), which would be wrong for 'I give you.' The correct form for giving is '我給你' (wǒ gěi nǐ).

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絓

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Frequently Asked Questions about 絓

It is pronounced 'guà' with a falling tone.

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