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

Q: What does 铠 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铠 (kǎi) means "Armor". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铠 stroke by stroke?

铠 has 11 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铠 and 钙?

铠 (kǎi) and 钙 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 铠?

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

Q: What common words use 铠?

Common words containing 铠 include: 铠甲 (kǎi jiǎ) — Armor; suit of armor; 铁铠 (tiě kǎi) — iron armor; 铠装 (kǎi zhuāng) — Armoring; armored (e.g., cables).

How to Write 铠

The character 铠 (kǎi) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

铠 is pronounced kǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Armor.

Common Words with 铠

铠甲 kǎi jiǎ

Armor; suit of armor

铁铠 tiě kǎi

iron armor

铠装 kǎi zhuāng

Armoring; armored (e.g., cables)

Example Sentences

士兵穿着铠甲。

shì bīng chuān zhe kǎi jiǎ

The soldier is wearing armor.

铁铠非常重。

tiě kǎi fēi cháng zhòng

Iron armor is very heavy.

这是铠装电缆。

zhè shì kǎi zhuāng diàn lǎn

This is an armored cable.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铠 (kǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铠

What does 铠 (kǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铠 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铠?

What common words use 铠?

How to Write 铠 (kǎi)