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

Q: What does 槛 (kǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 槛 (kǎn) means "Threshold". with 14 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 槛 stroke by stroke?

槛 has 14 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 槛 and 棉?

槛 (kǎn) and 棉 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 槛?

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

Q: What common words use 槛?

Common words containing 槛 include: 门槛 (mén kǎn) — Threshold; 门槛高 (mén kǎn gāo) — High threshold (metaphorically: high requirements); 槛车 (kǎn chē) — Prisoner cart.

How to Write 槛

The character 槛 (kǎn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

槛 is pronounced kǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Threshold.

Common Words with 槛

门槛 mén kǎn

Threshold

门槛高 mén kǎn gāo

High threshold (metaphorically: high requirements)

槛车 kǎn chē

Prisoner cart

Example Sentences

进门时请小心脚下的门槛。

jìn mén shí qǐng xiǎo xīn jiǎo xià de mén kǎn

Please mind the threshold when entering the door.

这家公司的入职门槛很高。

zhè jiā gōng sī de rù zhí mén kǎn hěn gāo

The entry requirements for this company are very high.

古代用槛车运送犯人。

gǔ dài yòng kǎn chē yùn sòng fàn rén

Ancient times used caged carts to transport prisoners.

Similar Characters

棉 mián

棋 qí

棍 gùn

Practice Writing 槛 (kǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 槛

What does 槛 (kǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 槛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 槛 and 棉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 槛?

What common words use 槛?

How to Write 槛 (kǎn)