How to Write 楷
The character 楷 (kǎi) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
楷 is pronounced kǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means model; regular script.
Common Words with 楷
楷书
kǎi shū
regular script (calligraphy)
楷模
kǎi mó
role model; exemplar
小楷
xiǎo kǎi
small regular script (calligraphy)
Example Sentences
他的楷书写得很好。
tā de kǎi shū xiě dé hěn hǎo
His regular script calligraphy is excellent.
他是大家的楷模。
tā shì dà jiā de kǎi mó
He is a role model for everyone.
我每天练习写小楷。
wǒ měi tiān liàn xí xiě xiǎo kǎi
I practice writing small regular script every day.
Practice Writing 楷 (kǎi)
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