How to Write 砍
The character 砍 (kǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
砍 is pronounced kǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to chop; to cut; to hack.
Common Words with 砍
砍树
kǎn shù
to chop down a tree
砍价
kǎn jià
to bargain; to haggle over the price
砍断
kǎn duàn
to chop off; to cut through
Example Sentences
他在森林里砍树。
tā zài sēn lín lǐ kǎn shù
He is cutting down trees in the forest.
买东西要学会砍价。
mǎi dōng xī yào xué huì kǎn jià
You should learn how to haggle when shopping.
绳子被他砍断了。
shéng zi bèi tā kǎn duàn le
The rope was cut by him.
Practice Writing 砍 (kǎn)
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