侃 (kǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侃 (kǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侃 (kǎn) means "upright; straightforward; to chat". with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侃 stroke by stroke?

侃 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 侃 and 仰?

侃 (kǎn) and 仰 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 侃?

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

Q: What common words use 侃?

Common words containing 侃 include: 侃侃而谈 (kǎn kǎn ér tán) — to speak with confidence and composure; 调侃 (tiáo kǎn) — To tease; to mock; 侃大山 (kǎn dà shān) — to chat idly; to shoot the breeze.

How to Write 侃

The character 侃 (kǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

侃 is pronounced kǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means upright; straightforward; to chat.

Common Words with 侃

侃侃而谈 kǎn kǎn ér tán

to speak with confidence and composure

调侃 tiáo kǎn

To tease; to mock

侃大山 kǎn dà shān

to chat idly; to shoot the breeze

Example Sentences

他在台上侃侃而谈。

tā zài tái shàng kǎn kǎn ér tán

He spoke with confidence and composure on the stage.

朋友之间经常互相调侃。

péng yǒu zhī jiān jīng cháng hù xiāng tiáo kǎn

Friends often tease each other.

爷爷喜欢和邻居侃大山。

yé yé xǐ huān hé lín jū kǎn dà shān

Grandpa likes chatting and shooting the breeze with the neighbors.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

Practice Writing 侃 (kǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侃

What does 侃 (kǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侃 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侃?

What common words use 侃?

How to Write 侃 (kǎn)