拐
拐 (guǎi) · to kidnap
8 strokesLeft–right
拐 (guǎi) means “to kidnap”. It is made of 扌 + 另 and has 8 strokes.
Break 拐 into its parts
What 拐 is made of
- 扌 shǒu — hand
- 二 — two strokes
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 亅 — hook
- 二 — two strokes
- 另 lìng — another
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 冂 — frame
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 口 kǒu — mouth
拐 stroke order
Example sentences with 拐弯
前面路口向右拐弯。Qiánmiàn lùkǒu xiàng yòu guǎiwān.Turn right at the next intersection.
车在路口拐弯时要慢一点儿。Chē zài lùkǒu guǎiwān shí yào màn yìdiǎnr.Cars should slow down when turning at a corner.
Words with 拐
Also built with 扌
- 举jǔto raise
- 我wǒI
- 才cáitalent
- 扎zhāto prick
- 扑pūto pounce on
- 扒bāto hold on to
- 打dǎto play (ball)
- 扔rēngto throw
- 托tuōto raise
- 扛kángto carry on the shoulder
- 扣kòuto fasten
- 执zhíto execute
Quick facts
| Pinyin | guǎi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to kidnap |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 拐
What does 拐 mean?
拐 (guǎi) means “to kidnap”.
How many strokes does 拐 have?
拐 has 8 strokes.
What parts make up 拐?
拐 is made of 扌 (hand) and 另 (another).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.