喀 (kā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喀 (kā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喀 (kā) means "(onomatopoeia) crack; cough". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喀 stroke by stroke?

喀 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 喀 and 㕡?

喀 (kā) and 㕡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 喀?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 喀?

Common words containing 喀 include: 喀嚓 (kā chā) — (onomatopoeia) snap; click; 喀什 (kā shí) — Kashgar (city in Xinjiang); 喀斯特 (kā sī tè) — karst (topography).

How to Write 喀

The character 喀 (kā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

喀 is pronounced kā in Mandarin Chinese. It means (onomatopoeia) crack; cough.

Common Words with 喀

喀嚓 kā chā

(onomatopoeia) snap; click

喀什 kā shí

Kashgar (city in Xinjiang)

喀斯特 kā sī tè

karst (topography)

Example Sentences

树枝喀嚓断了。

shù zhī kā chā duàn le

The branch snapped with a crack.

喀什很美。

kā shí hěn měi

Kashgar is very beautiful.

这是喀斯特。

zhè shì kā sī tè

This is karst.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喀 (kā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喀

What does 喀 (kā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喀 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喀?

What common words use 喀?

How to Write 喀 (kā)