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

Q: What does 蒈 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蒈 (kǎi) means "carene (chemical compound)". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蒈 stroke by stroke?

蒈 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蒈 and 荷?

蒈 (kǎi) and 荷 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 蒈?

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

Q: What common words use 蒈?

Common words containing 蒈 include: 蒈烯 (kǎi xī) — carene; 蒈烷 (kǎi wán) — carane; 蒈酮 (kǎi tóng) — carone.

How to Write 蒈

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蒈 is pronounced kǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means carene (chemical compound).

Common Words with 蒈

蒈烯 kǎi xī

carene

蒈烷 kǎi wán

carane

蒈酮 kǎi tóng

carone

Example Sentences

蒈烯是一种物质。

kǎi xī shì yī zhǒng wù zhì

Carene is a substance.

蒈烷的化学式。

kǎi wán de huà xué shì

The chemical formula of carane.

蒈酮的性质。

kǎi tóng de xìng zhì

The properties of carone.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒈

What does 蒈 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蒈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蒈 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蒈?

What common words use 蒈?

How to Write 蒈 (kǎi)