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尜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尜gáa child's toyx, 9 strokes, radical 小
尜gátoy formed of a spindle with two sharp endsunknown, 9 strokes, radical 小
gá(ga2) T2
  1. 1a child's toy
  2. 2toy formed of a spindle with two sharp ends
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March 24, 2026

尜gá(ga2)

The character 尜 (gá) refers specifically to a type of child's toy, often resembling a spindle with two sharp ends. It is primarily used in the context of traditional games or crafts, emphasizing its role in childhood play and creativity.

Strokes9Radical小
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, many toys were handmade, and 尜 represents a nostalgic aspect of childhood play that connects to simpler, imaginative games.

Memory Tip

Imagine a child spinning a toy that looks like a top with sharp ends, which can also be thought of as 'gá'-zing at the spinning action. The sharp ends of the spindle resemble the sharp angles of the character 尜.

Meanings of 尜

gá(ga2)
1a child's toy
2toy formed of a spindle with two sharp ends
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About 尜

尜Simplified
9Strokes
小Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 尜

Usage Notes

This word is quite rare and may not be commonly used in daily conversation. It's primarily found in literary or historical contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the tone can easily shift its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Since 尜 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students should focus on understanding its components and pronunciation. Connecting it to other nouns related to toys or childhood can be helpful for retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 尜 with more common toy-related words like 玩具 (wánjù). A common mistake is using 尜 in modern contexts where it doesn't fit, such as saying '我买了一个尜' instead of using 玩具.

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Pronunciation of 尜

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Etymology of 尜

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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A diamond: small 小 to big 大 to small 小

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Case file: 尜

  1. 1The giveawayA diamond: small 小 to big 大 to small 小
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 尜?

Decomposition of 尜

IDS Structure⿳小大小
尜Full Character
=
小xiao3
top
大da4
middle
小xiao3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 尜?

How to say a child's toy in Chinese

“a child's toy” in Chinese is尜gá

The character 尜 (gá) refers specifically to a type of child's toy, often resembling a spindle with two sharp ends. It is primarily used in the context of traditional games or crafts, emphasizing its role in childhood play and creativity.

When to use 尜

This word is quite rare and may not be commonly used in daily conversation. It's primarily found in literary or historical contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the tone can easily shift its meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 尜 with more common toy-related words like 玩具 (wánjù). A common mistake is using 尜 in modern contexts where it doesn't fit, such as saying '我买了一个尜' instead of using 玩具.

Write 尜

尜

Practice writing 尜 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 尜

Words Containing This Character1
尜gátoy formed of a spindle with two sharp ends
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Compound Meaning

What does 尜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 尜

The correct pronunciation is gá, with a rising tone.

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