勘 (kān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 勘 (kān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 勘 (kān) means "to investigate; to survey; to check". with 11 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 勘 stroke by stroke?

勘 has 11 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 勘 and 勃?

勘 (kān) and 勃 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 勘?

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

Q: What common words use 勘?

Common words containing 勘 include: 勘察 (kān chá) — to survey; to reconnoitre; 勘探 (kān tàn) — to explore; to prospect (for minerals); 勘误 (kān wù) — to correct errors; errata.

How to Write 勘

The character 勘 (kān) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

勘 is pronounced kān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to investigate; to survey; to check.

Common Words with 勘

勘察 kān chá

to survey; to reconnoitre

勘探 kān tàn

to explore; to prospect (for minerals)

勘误 kān wù

to correct errors; errata

Example Sentences

专家在现场勘察。

zhuān jiā zài xiàn chǎng kān chá

Experts are conducting an on-site investigation.

他们在勘探石油。

tā men zài kān tàn shí yóu

They are prospecting for oil.

这本书需要勘误。

zhè běn shū xū yào kān wù

This book needs corrections.

Similar Characters

勃 bó

勇 yǒng

勈 yǒng

Practice Writing 勘 (kān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 勘

What does 勘 (kān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 勘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 勘 and 勃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 勘?

What common words use 勘?

How to Write 勘 (kān)