康 (kāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 康 (kāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 康 (kāng) means "health or peace". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 康 stroke by stroke?

康 has 11 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 康 and 㢆?

康 (kāng) and 㢆 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 康?

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

Q: What common words use 康?

Common words containing 康 include: 健康 (jiàn kāng) — Health / Healthy; 康复 (kāng fù) — recover; 安康 (ān kāng) — Good health and peace.

How to Write 康

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

康 is pronounced kāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means health or peace.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 康 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 康

健康 jiàn kāng

Health / Healthy

康复 kāng fù

recover

安康 ān kāng

Good health and peace

Example Sentences

祝你身体健康。

zhù nǐ shēn tǐ jiàn kāng

Wish you good health.

祝你早日康复。

zhù nǐ zǎo rì kāng fù

Wish you a speedy recovery.

全家人都平安康健。

quán jiā rén dōu píng ān kāng jiàn

The whole family is safe and healthy.

Similar Characters

㢆 chán

庠 xiáng

庥 xiū

Practice Writing 康 (kāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 康

What does 康 (kāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 康 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 康 and 㢆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 康?

What common words use 康?

How to Write 康 (kāng)