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

Q: What does 坎 (kǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坎 (kǎn) means "Pit; threshold; ridge.". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坎 stroke by stroke?

坎 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坎 and 圣?

坎 (kǎn) and 圣 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 坎?

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

Q: What common words use 坎?

Common words containing 坎 include: 门坎 (mén kǎn) — Threshold; 坎坷 (kǎn kě) — Bumpy; rough; full of frustrations.; 坎儿 (kǎn ér) — Pit; critical juncture; hurdle..

How to Write 坎

The character 坎 (kǎn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

坎 is pronounced kǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pit; threshold; ridge..

Common Words with 坎

门坎 mén kǎn

Threshold

坎坷 kǎn kě

Bumpy; rough; full of frustrations.

坎儿 kǎn ér

Pit; critical juncture; hurdle.

Example Sentences

别踩那个门坎。

bié cǎi nà ge mén kǎn

Don't step on the threshold.

他的生活很坎坷。

tā de shēng huó hěn kǎn kě

His life has been full of ups and downs.

这是一个小坎儿。

zhè shì yí gè xiǎo kǎn ér

This is a small hurdle or obstacle.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坎

What does 坎 (kǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坎 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坎?

What common words use 坎?

How to Write 坎 (kǎn)