寡
Meaning:
widowed; friendless, alone
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1829
Pinyin:
guǎ
Strokes:
14
Radical:
宀
How to Write 寡 - 14 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "寡" in Chinese
The Chinese character 寡 (guǎ) means "widowed; friendless, alone". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 14 strokes. Common words containing 寡 include: 多寡, 孤寡, 守寡.
📚 Words and Phrases with 寡
Common words containing this character
多寡
number; amount
HSK 2
孤寡
orphans and widows
HSK 2
守寡
to live as widow
HSK 2
寡人
I (first person pronoun used by royalty or nobility)
HSK 2
寡助
(esp. of an unjust cause) to receive little support
HSK 2
众寡
the many or the few
HSK 2
守活寡
to stay at home while one's husband is away
HSK 3
优柔寡断
indecisive
HSK 4
刻薄寡恩
harsh and merciless (idiom)
HSK 4
失道寡助
an unjust cause finds little support (idiom, from Mencius)
HSK 4
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "寡"?
- The pinyin is guǎ
- How many strokes does "寡" have?
- It has 14 strokes
- What does "寡" mean?
- widowed; friendless, alone
- What is the radical of "寡"?
- The radical is "宀"