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

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

The Chinese character 糠 (kāng) means "Chaff / Bran / Husk". with 17 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 糠 stroke by stroke?

糠 has 17 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 糠 and 糅?

糠 (kāng) and 糅 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 糠?

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

Q: What common words use 糠?

Common words containing 糠 include: 谷糠 (gǔ kāng) — grain bran; chaff; 糟糠 (zāo kāng) — Chaff and dregs / Poor food; 糠了 (kāng le) — (Of fruit/radish) become spongy or pithy.

How to Write 糠

The character 糠 (kāng) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

糠 is pronounced kāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chaff / Bran / Husk.

Common Words with 糠

谷糠 gǔ kāng

grain bran; chaff

糟糠 zāo kāng

Chaff and dregs / Poor food

糠了 kāng le

(Of fruit/radish) become spongy or pithy

Example Sentences

谷糠可以喂猪。

gǔ kāng kě yǐ wèi zhū

Grain bran can be used to feed pigs.

他不忘糟糠之妻。

tā bù wàng zāo kāng zhī qī

He doesn't forget the wife who shared his hardships.

萝卜已经糠了。

luó bo yǐ jīng kāng le

The radish has become spongy and lost its moisture.

Similar Characters

糅 róu

糇 hóu

糈 xǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 糠

What does 糠 (kāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 糠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 糠 and 糅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 糠?

What common words use 糠?

How to Write 糠 (kāng)