慨 (kǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 慨 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 慨 (kǎi) means "generous; sigh with emotion". with 12 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 慨 stroke by stroke?

慨 has 12 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 慨 and 悃?

慨 (kǎi) and 悃 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 慨?

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

Q: What common words use 慨?

Common words containing 慨 include: 感慨 (gǎn kǎi) — to sigh with emotion / lament; 慷慨 (kāng kǎi) — generous; magnanimous; 愤慨 (fèn kǎi) — Indignant; resentment..

How to Write 慨

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

慨 is pronounced kǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means generous; sigh with emotion.

Common Words with 慨

感慨 gǎn kǎi

to sigh with emotion / lament

慷慨 kāng kǎi

generous; magnanimous

愤慨 fèn kǎi

Indignant; resentment.

Example Sentences

他很有感慨。

tā hěn yǒu gǎn kǎi

He is full of emotion.

他为人很慷慨。

tā wéi rén hěn kāng kǎi

He is very generous.

大家感到愤慨。

dà jiā gǎn dào fèn kǎi

Everyone feels indignant.

Similar Characters

悃 kǔn

悄 qiāo

悌 tì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慨

What does 慨 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慨 and 悃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慨?

What common words use 慨?

How to Write 慨 (kǎi)